Stay Connected

Want to receive tips, personalized content and exclusive offers from PEPCID®? Sign up for PEPCID® emails today!

The information you submit will be governed by Care Club’s Privacy Policy. By submitting your information, you agree to the Financial Incentive Notice.

WHAT IS PEPCID®?

PEPCID® is the original brand with the active ingredient famotidine which is a histamine-2 blocker (H2 blocker) that provides relief for occasional heartburn.

PEPCID® Is The #1 Doctor And Pharmacist Recommended Choice

PEPCID® is the #1 Doctor Recommended OTC Acid Reducer Brand for many reasons:

  • It provides fast heartburn relief:
    • Original and Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® relieve heartburn in minutes*
    • PEPCID COMPLETE® is a dual-action antacid & acid reducer that starts working in seconds
  • It provides long-lasting acid control: controls acid all day or all night (for up to 12 hours)
  • It can prevent heartburn before it starts
  • PEPCID® has been evaluated in 50+ clinical studies and is backed by pioneering research
  • The original famotidine brand made available directly to consumers is backed by 35 years of expertise
  • It does not contain ranitidine, which FDA had requested manufacturers withdraw from market in 2019

*Begins to work in 15 to 30 minutes.
Based on 9-hour acid control studies during the day and 12-hour acid control studies during the night. Acid control does not imply symptom relief.
PEPCID AC® and Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® can prevent heartburn when taken 15 to 60 minutes before a meal.

What Is Famotidine?

Famotidine is a histamine-2 blocker. It works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces by blocking the histamine receptors in your stomach responsible for triggering acid production.

Is PEPCID® Safe?

PEPCID® is the original famotidine brand and, for 35 years, has been effective and safe acid reducer when used as directed. PEPCID® is clinically proven to provide heartburn relief and is backed by 50+ clinical studies. PEPCID® is the #1 doctor recommended OTC acid reducer brand in the market.

Figure Out Which PEPCID® Product Is Best For You

PEPCID® offers three main products that provide relief of occasional heartburn that you can take whenever you need. Original Strength PEPCID AC® and Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® contain an H2 blocker that begins to work in 15-30 minutes and helps control acid all day or all night.* PEPCID COMPLETE® combines an H2 blocker with an antacid that starts neutralizing acid in your stomach in seconds, so it works even faster. Because the faster it starts relieving heartburn, the better. PEPCID® is an FDA approved, safe and effective remedy to relieve symptoms of occasional heartburn when used as directed.

*Based on 9-hour acid control studies during the day and 12-hour acid control studies during the night. Acid control does not imply symptom relief.

Ingredient(s)

Famotidine 10mg

(Acid Reducer)

Famotidine 20mg

(Acid Reducer)

Famotidine 10mg

(Acid Reducer)

Calcium Carbonate 800mg

(Antacid)

Magnesium Hydroxide 165mg

(Antacid)

Famotidine 10mg

(Acid Reducer)

Calcium Carbonate 800mg

(Antacid)

Magnesium Hydroxide 165mg

(Antacid)
Onset of heartburn relief

Starts to work in minutes1

Starts to work in minutes1

Starts to work in seconds2

Starts to work in seconds2

Prevents heartburn before it happens
Check mark 3
Check mark 4
Adult dosing for up to 12 hours of acid control⁵

1 tablet

1 tablet

1 chewable tablet

1 chewable tablet

Controls acid all day or all night⁵
Check mark
Check mark
Check mark
Check mark
Available in an On-The-Go size
Check mark
#1 Doctor Recommended Acid Reducer Brand
Check mark
Check mark
Check mark
Check mark
#1 Gastroenterologist Recommended OTC H2 Blocker Brand
Check mark
Check mark
Check mark
Check mark
Your go-to remedy for…

When you need to prevent and treat heartburn within minutes1, 3

When you need a powerful remedy to prevent and treat tough heartburn symptoms

When you need a dual-action formula that goes further than an antacid alone to provide quick relief in a flavored chewable tablet

When you need the same quick relief of PEPCID COMPLETE® chewables, but in a convenient, on-the-go size



Our Heartburn Relief Products


See Why PEPCID® Could Work For You

Pepcid vs PPI and Antacid
H2 Blocker vs. Antacid vs. PPI

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

Pepcid logo versus other over-the-counter heartburn relief medication
PEPCID® vs. Other OTC Heartburn Medicines

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