Drug caution code
Maximum Strength†
†Highest non-prescription strength available
AC famotidine tablets, Mfr. Std., 20 mg
Controls stomach acid for up to 12 hours
Each easy to swallow Maximum Strength Pepcid AC® tablet contains 20 mg of famotidine, twice the medicine found in Pepcid AC® to give fast and effective relief from heartburn, acid indigestion and sour or upset stomach due to excess stomach acid. Maximum Strength Pepcid AC®, when taken 10-15 minutes before a meal, can prevent symptoms brought on by eating or drinking food and beverages.
†Highest non-prescription strength available
AC famotidine tablets, Mfr. Std., 20 mg
Controls stomach acid for up to 12 hours
Each easy to swallow Maximum Strength Pepcid AC® tablet contains 20 mg of famotidine, twice the medicine found in Pepcid AC® to give fast and effective relief from heartburn, acid indigestion and sour or upset stomach due to excess stomach acid. Maximum Strength Pepcid AC®, when taken 10-15 minutes before a meal, can prevent symptoms brought on by eating or drinking food and beverages.
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Shape
TABLET
Sub brand name
N/A
U.P.C
062600959492
#NPN
N/A
#DIN
02273357
Content
20.0 MG / 0.0
Directions - adults and children 12 years and over: - for relief of symptoms, take 1 tablet at onset of symptoms - for prevention of symptoms, take 1 tablet 10 - 15 minutes before eating - do not take more than 1 tablet at a time - swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water - do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours.
WARNINGS
DO NOT USE - with other acid reducers.
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU - have - had heartburn for 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 - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - calcium carbonate
- are - pregnant or breastfeeding - over 40 years old and have had new or changed symptoms of acid indigestion or heartburn.
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.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Do not use if carton is open or blister unit is broken
- Store at 15 to 30°C
- Protect from moisture.
Relieves: - heartburn
- Acid indigestion
- Upset stomach
Prevents: - tough heartburn
Uses - relieves and prevents - heartburn - acid indigestion - upset and sour stomach
DO NOT USE - with other acid reducers.
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU - have - had heartburn for 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 - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - calcium carbonate
- are - pregnant or breastfeeding - over 40 years old and have had new or changed symptoms of acid indigestion or heartburn.
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.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Do not use if carton is open or blister unit is broken
- Store at 15 to 30°C
- Protect from moisture.
Relieves: - heartburn
- Acid indigestion
- Upset stomach
Prevents: - tough heartburn
Uses - relieves and prevents - heartburn - acid indigestion - upset and sour stomach
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, corn starch, hydroxypropylcellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, titanium dioxide.
(In each tablet) | Purpose | |
Active ingredient | ||
Famotidine | 20 mg | Acid reducer |