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Compare Heartburn Treatments

Learn more about the differences between heartburn products. There are three main categories of products that treat the symptoms of acid reflux and heartburn, including proton pump inhibitiors (PPIs), histamine-2 blockers (H2 blockers), and antacids. Please speak with your health care provider about which treatment option may be right for you.

Pepcid logo versus PPI or antacid heartburn relief medication

H2 Blocker vs. Antacid vs. PPI

Better understand the types of heartburn treatments and determine which is right for your symptoms.

Pepcid logo versus other over-the-counter heartburn relief medication

PEPCID® vs. Other OTC Heartburn Medicines

Find the best over the counter heartburn medicine which may help relieve your symptoms.

Pepcid Famotidine

What Is Famotidine?

Famotidine stops stomach cells from producing more stomach acid. Learn more about how medications that contain famotidine help prevent and treat heartburn.

Antacids and graphic of pills forming the shape of a stomach

What Are Antacids?

Antacids can neutralize stomach acid, which helps prevent and relieve heartburn. Learn more about how different types of antacid medications work.

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Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Pepcid Complete, Pepcid Complete Travel, and Pepcid AC Original Strength

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.

Woman with heartburn clutching chest

What Is Heartburn?

Heartburn is the uncomfortable burning sensation in the chest when stomach acid flows backward from your stomach to your esophagus. Learn about how it occurs here.

Pizza, oven mitt and soft drink

What Causes Heartburn?

Food and lifestyle choices can cause heartburn in anyone. Learn about common triggers that cause heartburn and what you can avoid to prevent future symptoms.

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Heartburn Home Remedies & Tips

Learn how small lifestyle changes can prevent or minimize your heartburn symptoms. Check out our top tips for heartburn prevention to find what might work for you.