Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers
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PEPCID COMPLETE |
| Manufacturer |
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J & J-Merck Consumer |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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H2 blocker + antacids. |
| Generic Name |
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Famotidine 10mg, calcium carbonate 800mg, magnesium hydroxide 165mg; chew tabs; cool mint- and berry blend-flavors. |
| Also |
• PEPCID AC
• PEPCID AC EZ CHEWS
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| Indications |
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Relief of heartburn. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Chew 1 tab as needed; max 2 tabs/day. |
| Precautions |
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Renal dysfunction. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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Do not use with other acid reducers (eg, H2 blockers, acid pump inhibitors). Calcium: reduces absorption of tetracyclines, possibly other drugs. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs 10mg—6, 12, 18, 50, 60, 70, 90
Gelcaps 10mg—6, 30, 50, 60, 70, 90
Tabs 20mg—5, 25, 50, 75
EZ Chews—8, 25, 50
Complete—5, 15, 25, 50 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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