The owner-pharmacists affiliated to Familiprix are solely responsible for the sale of these products, which are under their control and supervision. Any medication or natural health product may cause serious adverse reactions and/or interact with other medications. Carefully read the label, warnings and inserts provided by the manufacturer and talk to your pharmacist when purchasing such medications or natural health products. Always keep medications and natural health products out of the reach of children. In order to avoid any adverse effects caused by a medication or natural health product, please refer to the product's Drug Caution Code.

Directions
- Adults and children 12 years and over: For relief of symptoms, chew 1 tablet at onset of symptoms, If symptoms return, you may chew another tablet, For prevention of symptoms, chew 1 tablet 1 hour before eating
- Do not swallow tablet whole: chew completely, Do not chew more than 2 tablets in 24 hours.

Other information
- Read additional Consumer Information section following this Drug Facts table before use
- Do not use if inner foil seal is broken
- Store at 15 to 30℃
- Protect from moisture.

How to take PEPCID COMPLETE®:
- Do not swallow tablet whole: chew completely
- Do not take within two hours of another medicine because the effectiveness of the other medicine may be altered
- If symptoms get worse or persist for more than two consecutive weeks, or if new symptoms develop, stop use and consult your doctor

Usual dose:
For Heartburn or Acid Indigestion: Adults and children 12 years and older: For fast, long lasting and effective relief of symptoms, chew one (1) tablet. If symptoms return, you may chew another tablet. For prevention of acid-related symptoms brought on by consuming food and/or beverage, chew one (1) tablet 1 hour before eating. Maximum 2 tablets in 24 hours.

What Else Can Be Done to Avoid Symptoms
- Do not lie down soon after eating
- If you are overweight, lose weight
- If you smoke, stop or cut down
- Avoid or limit foods such as caffeine, chocolate, fatty foods, spicy foods and alcohol
- Do not eat just before bedtime

Overdose:
If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much PEPCID COMPLETE®, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
Storage: Store tablets at 15℃ - 30℃. Protect from moisture. Keep out of reach and sight of children.

WARNINGS
DO NOT USE
- with other acid reducers.

ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU
- have, had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition, heartburn with light headedness, sweating and dizziness, chest or shoulder pain with shortness of breath, sweating, pain spreading to arms or neck, or light headedness, kidney disease, history of ulcer disease or any other severe illness, difficulty swallowing or continuous stomach pain, unexplained weight loss, severe vomiting, black stool, choking
- take, any prescription drug, calcium carbonate, iron or zinc sulfate, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- are, pregnant or breastfeeding, over 40 years old and have had new or changed symptoms of acid indigestion or heartburn.

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
- take it 2 hours before or after other medication to avoid interactions
- if tiredness or dizziness occur, do not drive or use machines.

STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- your heartburn continues or worsens
- new symptoms develop
- you need to take this product more than 14 days.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or get medical help right away.

What are possible side effects from using PEPCID COMPLETE®?
PEPCID COMPLETE® is generally well tolerated.

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
SYMPTOM / EFFECT: VERY RARE: Dizziness, headache, sleepiness, weakness: TALK WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL: ONLY IF SEVERE: ✔, IN ALL CASES: ; STOP TAKING DRUG AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP

SYMPTOM / EFFECT: VERY RARE, Stomach pain, diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting; TALK WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, ONLY IF SEVERE: , In all cases: ✔; STOP TAKING DRUG AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP

SYMPTOM / EFFECT: VERY RARE, Allergic reactions such as hives, rash, swelling, itching and difficulty to breathe; TALK WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, ONLY IF SEVERE: , In all cases: ✔; STOP TAKING DRUG AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP

If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, tell your healthcare professional.

REPORTING SIDE EFFECTS
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
- Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting
(https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
- Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
NOTE: CONTACT YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL IF YOU NEED INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO MANAGE YOUR SIDE EFFECTS. THE CANADA VIGILANCE PROGRAM DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.

DO NOT USE PEPCID COMPLETE® IF:
- you are allergic to famotidine, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide or any nonmedicinal ingredients (see What are the ingredients in PEPCID COMPLETE®?) in the product
- if you have had an allergic reaction to another product that contains an acid reducer (e.g. ranitidine)
- with other acid reducers

TO HELP AVOID SIDE EFFECTS AND ENSURE PROPER USE, TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE YOU TAKE PEPCID COMPLETE®. TALK ABOUT ANY HEALTH CONDITIONS OR PROBLEMS YOU MAY HAVE, INCLUDING IF YOU:
- are pregnant or breast-feeding
- have difficulty or pain on swallowing, severe vomiting, black stool, choking, or persistent stomach pains/discomfort
- have kidney disease as you may need a dosage adjustment
- have any other severe illnesses
- are over 40 years of age and are experiencing new or recently changed symptoms of acid indigestion or heartburn
- are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs] (because these medicines may be causing your symptoms)
- have a previous history of ulcer disease complications
- are experiencing unintended weight loss in association with your symptoms of acid indigestion or heartburn
- have heartburn over 3 months as this may be a sign of a more serious condition
- have heartburn with light headedness, sweating and dizziness
- have chest or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or light headedness

OTHER WARNINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT:
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- your heartburn continues or worsens
- new symptoms develop
- you need to take this product for more than 14 days
Pepcid Complete® is not expected to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, if tiredness or dizziness occur, you should not drive or use machines.
TELL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL ABOUT ALL THE MEDICINES YOU TAKE, INCLUDING ANY DRUGS, VITAMINS, MINERALS, NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS OR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES.

THE FOLLOWING MAY INTERACT WITH PEPCID COMPLETE®:
- prescription drugs- iron, calcium carbonate or zinc sulfate
- posaconazole oral suspension and itraconazole (for fungal infection)
- penicillamine
- tetracycline hydrochloride, doxycycline, fluoroquinolones (antibiotics) or drugs for HIV
- minerals
- thiazide diuretics (water pills)
- most of the tyrosine kinase inhibitors: dasatinib, erlotinib, gefitinib, pazopanib (to treat cancers)
Most interactions can be avoided by taking PEPCID COMPLETE® 2 hours before or after ingestion of other drugs.
Uses
- Relieves and prevents, heartburn, acid indigestion, upset and sour stomach

What is PEPCID COMPLETE® used for?
- Begins to work on contact to provide fast, long lasting and effective relief from heartburn, acid indigestion and upset or sour stomach due to excess stomach acid.
- Prevents these symptoms brought on by consuming food and/or beverage.