Pepcid AC

Active Ingredient(s): Famotidine
FDA Approved: * April 28, 1995
Pharm Company: * MERCK
Category: Heart Burn / Indigestion

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".

Pepcid AC Overview

Famotidine, sold under the trade name Pepcid among others, is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production. It is commonly used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Unlike cimetidine, the first H2 antagonist, famotidine has no effect on the cytochrome P450 enzyme system, and does not appear to interact with other drugs.[2] It was discovered in 1979.[3] Contents 1 Medical uses 1.1 Prepara...

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NDC Database Records for Pepcid AC: (3 results)

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• 16837-854 Pepcid 20 mg Chewable Tablet by Mcneil Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co.
• 16837-855 Pepcid Ac 20 mg Oral Tablet by Mcneil Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co.
• 16837-872 Pepcid 10 mg Oral Tablet by Mcneil Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co.

Other drugs which contain Famotidine or a similar ingredient: (12 results)

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• PEPCID Famotidine15 discussions
• PEPCID IV Famotidine
• CALCIUM CARBONATE + FAMOTIDINE + MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
• DUEXIS Ibuprofen + Famotidine11 discussions
• IBUPROFEN + FAMOTIDINE 1 discussion
• PEPCID COMPLETE Calcium Carbonate + Famotidine + Magnesium Hydroxide

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