Use products only as directed.
The original famotidine brand, in several formulations for fast, long-lasting heartburn relief
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| ACTIVE INGREDIENT | Famotidine 10 mg | Famotidine 20 mg | Famotidine 10 mg Calcium carbonate 800 mg Magnesium hydroxide 165 mg |
| HOW IT WORKS | Reduces stomach acid production |
Reduces stomach acid production |
Neutralizes existing stomach acid and reduces acid production |
| PREVENTS HEARTBURN BEFORE IT HAPPENS |
 YESwhen taken 15 to 60 minutes before eating |
YES when taken 10 to 60 minutes before eating |
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| RELIEVES HEARTBURN ASSOCIATED WITH ACID INDIGESTION AND SOUR STOMACH |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| ONSET OF ACTION | Begins to work in 15 to 30 minutes |
Begins to work in 15 to 30 minutes |
Antacid works in seconds; famotidine begins to work in 15 to 30 minutes |
| FORM | 1 Tablet | 1 Tablet | 1 Chewable Tablet |
Use products only as directed.
DECIDE WHICH PEPCID® MEETS EACH PATIENT’S NEEDS
PEPCID COMPLETE®
a chewable tablet, combines an antacid that starts neutralizing acid in seconds with an H2 blocker (acid reducer) that helps control acid all day or all night.*
Original Strength PEPCID AC®
starts to relieve heartburn in 15 to 30 minutes, prevents heartburn,† and lasts all day or all night.*
Maximum Strength PEPCID AC®
works fast and is strong enough to prevent tough heartburn.‡
PEPCID COMPLETE® ON-THE-GO
offers individually wrapped, chewable tablets for relief that goes anywhere—in a pocket, backpack, or handbag.
*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.
†Original Strength PEPCID AC® prevents heartburn if taken 15 to 60 minutes before a meal.
‡Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® prevents heartburn if taken 10 to 60 minutes before a meal.