Uses and Directions
  • Relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
  • Prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain food and beverages

Original Strength PEPCID® AC®:

Adults & Children 12 years and older

  • to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew.
  • to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water at any time from 15 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn
  • do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years:  ask your doctor
Warnings

Allergy Alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers

Do not use

  • if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
  • with other acid reducers

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
  • heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
  • chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
  • frequent chest pain
  • frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
  • unexplained weight loss
  • nausea or vomiting
  • stomach pain

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • Your heartburn continues or worsens
  • You need to take this product for more than 14 days

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Other Information:

  • read the directions and warnings before use
  • keep the carton. It contains important information.
  • store at 20°-30°C (68°-86°F)
  • protect from moisture
Ingredients

Active Ingredient

  • Famotidine
  • Purpose
  • Acid reducer

PEPCID® AC® Tablets

Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

  • Famotidine 10 mg
  • Purpose
  • Acid reducer

Inactive Ingredients

  • Hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, red iron oxide, starch, talc, titanium dioxide