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.
PEPCID® Is the #1 Doctor and Pharmacist Recommended Choice
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PEPCID® is the #1 Doctor Recommended OTC Acid Reducer Brand for many reasons:
It provides fast heartburn relief:
Original and Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® relieve heartburn in minutes*
PEPCID COMPLETE® is a dual-action antacid & acid reducer that starts working in seconds
It provides long-lasting acid control†: controls acid all day or all night (for up to 12 hours)
It can prevent heartburn before it starts‡
PEPCID® has been evaluated in 50+ clinical studies and is backed by pioneering research
The original famotidine brand made available directly to consumers is backed by 35 years of expertise
It does not contain ranitidine, which FDA had requested manufacturers withdraw from market in 2019
*Begins to work in 15 to 30 minutes.
†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.
‡PEPCID AC® and Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® can prevent heartburn when taken 15 to 60 minutes before a meal.
What Is Famotidine?
Famotidine is a histamine-2 blocker. It works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces by blocking the histamine receptors in your stomach responsible for triggering acid production.
Is PEPCID® Safe?
PEPCID® is the original famotidine brand and, for 35 years, has been effective and safe acid reducer when used as directed. PEPCID® is clinically proven to provide heartburn relief and is backed by 50+ clinical studies. PEPCID® is the #1 doctor recommended OTC acid reducer brand in the market.
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Figure Out Which PEPCID® Product Is Best For You
PEPCID® offers three main products that provide relief of occasional heartburn that you can take whenever you need. Original Strength PEPCID AC® and Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® contain an H2 blocker that begins to work in 15-30 minutes and helps control acid all day or all night.* PEPCID COMPLETE® combines an H2 blocker with an antacid that starts neutralizing acid in your stomach in seconds, so it works even faster. Because the faster it starts relieving heartburn, the better. PEPCID® is an FDA approved, safe and effective remedy to relieve symptoms of occasional heartburn when used as directed.
*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.
PEPCID® provides fast heartburn relief in minutes and lasts all day.*
* Starts to relieve heartburn in 15-30 minutes. *Based on 8 hours of symptom relief studies during the day.
¹Starts to relieve heartburn in 15-30 minutes
²Starts to neutralize acid on contact
³Prevents heartburn if taken 15-60 minutes before a meal
⁴Prevents heartburn if taken 10-60 minutes before a meal
⁵Based on 9 hour acid control studies during the day and 12 hour acid control studies at night. Acid control does not imply symptom relief.
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