Pepcid AC ^â

Generic Drug
Famotidine 10 mg

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Tablets: 10 mg Famotidine
Chew Tabs: 10 mg Famotidine
Gelcaps: 10 mg Famotidine

• 10 mg up to twice a day

• Consult Physician

• Has the problem persisted for more than two weeks?
• Does the patient have a history of heart disease? Possible Myocardial Infarction?
• Is the patient taking any other medications including OTC or prescription drugs?
• Has the patient tried any other medications and what were the results?
• Is the heartburn experienced after a meal or at night?

• MOA: In the stomach histamine 2 acts on histamine 2-receptors on the parietal cells resulting in acid secretion. Famotidine, which is the active ingredient in Pepcid competitively blocks these receptors, hence inhibiting increased gastric acid secretion.
• The onset of action usually is about an hour and may last up to 6-12 hours, suppressing all phases of gastric secretion especially the basal and nocturnal acid secretion rather than meal-stimulated acid secretion.
• If the patient is pregnant or nursing they should consult a physician before use.
• Famotidine should not be taken with any other acid reducers.
• The maximum dose should not be taken for more than 2 weeks without first consulting a physician.
• In the cause of accidental over dose seek the help of a poison control center.

Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
None


Natural Products or Nutritional Interactions (if applicable)
None