RxNorm Names
Review RxNorm Normal Forms
PEPCID AC
(famotidine)
tablet, chewable
[McNeil Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co.]
Permanent Link:
http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=7ac09d0a-9bce-447b-b3a1-3296687f12e6| Category | DEA Schedule | Marketing Status |
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| HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL | New Drug Application |
Uses
- 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
Warnings
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.
- if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a 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
Directions
- adults and children 12 years and over:
- do not swallow tablet whole: chew completely
- to relieve symptoms, chew 1 tablet before swallowing
- to prevent symptoms, chew 1 tablet before swallowing at any time from 10 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 a doctor
Other information
- read the directions and warnings before use
- keep the carton. It contains important information.
- store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
- protect from moisture
| PEPCID AC
famotidine tablet, chewable |
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| Labeler - McNeil Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co. (160159638) |
Revised: 10/2012
Document Id: 3a2c7054-e8a4-4bc9-99f7-9f28d0814156
Set id: 7ac09d0a-9bce-447b-b3a1-3296687f12e6
Version: 2
Effective Time: 20121018
McNeil Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co.
