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Why PEPCID®?

PEPCID® is a histamine-2 blocker (H2 blocker) with the active ingredient famotidine that helps relieve heartburn by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach.


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H2 Blocker vs. Antacid vs. PPI

Better understand the types of heartburn treatments and determine which is right for your symptoms.

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PEPCID® vs. Other OTC Heartburn Medicines

Find the best over the counter heartburn medicine which may help relieve your symptoms.

Understanding Heartburn

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What Is Heartburn?

Heartburn is the uncomfortable burning sensation in the chest when stomach acid flows backward from your stomach to your esophagus. Learn about how it occurs here.

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What Causes Heartburn?

Food and lifestyle choices can cause heartburn in anyone. Learn about common triggers that cause heartburn and what you can avoid to prevent future symptoms.
 

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What Does Heartburn Feel Like?

Learn more about what heartburn feels like, common symptoms of heartburn, and how the symptoms differ from those of GERD.
 

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Heartburn Home Remedies & Tips

Learn how small lifestyle changes can prevent or minimize your heartburn symptoms. Check out our top tips for heartburn prevention to find what might work for you.