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 brand name Pepcid among others, is an histamine H2 receptor antagonist medication that decreases stomach acid production.[2] It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.[2] It is taken by mouth or by injection into a vein.[2] It begins working within an hour.[2] Common side effects include headache, intestinal upset, and dizziness.[2&...

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NDC Database Records for Pepcid AC: (4 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.
• 66715-9748 Pepcid Ac 20 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

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• DUEXIS Ibuprofen + Famotidine11 discussions
• IBUPROFEN + FAMOTIDINE 1 discussion
• PEPCID COMPLETE Calcium Carbonate + Famotidine + Magnesium Hydroxide

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