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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® 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.

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 acid reducer brand in the market.

FIGURE OUT WHICH PEPCID PRODUCT® IS BEST FOR YOU

PEPCID® is an FDA approved, safe and effective remedy to relieve symptoms of occasional heartburn when used as directed.

Ingredient

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
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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
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Available in an On-The-Go size
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#1 Doctor Recommended Acid Reducer Brand
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#1 Gastroenterologist recommended OTC H2 Blocker Brand
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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

PEPCID COMPLETE® Chewable Tablet

One chewable tablet works fast and lasts all day*

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Original Strength PEPCID AC® Tablets

Works before, during, or after the start of heartburn

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Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® Tablets

Maximum heartburn relief for your tough heartburn, even at night

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PEPCID COMPLETE® ON-THE-GO Chewable Tablet

Get fast heartburn relief with dual-action antacid & acid reducer PEPCID COMPLETE®. Available in individually-wrapped chewable tablets for relief on-the-go.

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