Description
Details
Maximum Strength Pepcid AC Heartburn Relief Tablets with famotidine provide fast-acting prevention &
relief of heartburn associated with acid indigestion & sour stomach. Each maximum strength acid
reducer tablet is formulated with 20 mg of famotidine, a known acid reducer that relieves heartburn
brought on by eating or drinking certain food & beverages. Keep a package of the heartburn medicine in your bag or at your desk for easy-access to treat heartburn on-the-go. You can take just one Maximum
Strength Pepcid AC for indigestion relief as little as 10 minutes before eating, & know you have acid
control on your side all day or all night.†* Adults & children 12+, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water
to relieve symptoms; do not chew. Do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours. †Prevents heartburn if
taken 10 to 60 minutes before a meal. *Based on 9-hour acid control studies during the day & 12-hour
acid control studies during the night. Acid control does not imply symptom relief.
Ingredients
Inactive Ingredients: Carnauba Wax, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Pregelatinized Starch, Talc, Titanium Dioxide
Directions
Directions
adults and children 12 years and over:
to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew.
to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water at any time from 10 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn
do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Tips for Managing Heartburn
Do not lie flat or bend over after eating
Do not wear tight-fitting clothing around the stomach
Do not eat before bedtime
Raise the head of your bed
Avoid heartburn-causing foods such as rich, spicy, fatty, or fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and certain fruits and vegetables
Eat slowly and avoid big meals If overweight, lose weight
Quit smoking
Other information
read the directions and warnings before use
keep the carton. It contains important information.
store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
protect from moisture
Questions or comments? 1-800-755-4008 (toll-free) or
215-273-8755
(collect)
Warnings
Do Not Use If Foil Inner Seal Imprinted With “Sealed For Your Safety” Is Broken Or Missing
Warnings Allergy Alert:
Do Not Use If You Are Allergic To Famotidine Or Other Acid Reducers.
Do Not Use
If You Have Trouble Or Pain Swallowing Food, Vomiting With Blood, Or Bloody Or Black Stools. These May Be Signs Of A Serious Condition. See Your Doctor.
With Other Acid Reducers.
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
Had Heartburn Over 3 Months. This May Be A Sign Of A More Serious Condition.
Heartburn With Lightheadedness, Sweating, Or Dizziness
Chest Pain Or Shoulder Pain With Shortness Of Breath; Sweating; Pain Spreading To Arms, Neck, Or Shoulders; Or Lightheadedness
Frequent Chest Pain
Frequent Wheezing, Particularly With Heartburn
Unexplained Weight Loss
Nausea Or Vomiting
Stomach Pain
Kidney Disease
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are
Taking A Prescription Drug. Acid Reducers May Interact With Certain Prescription Drugs.
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
Your Heartburn Continues Or Worsens
You Need To Take This Product For More Than 14 Days
If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding, Ask A Health Professional Before Use.
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
In Case Of Overdose, Get Medical Help Or Contact A Poison Control Center Right Away. (1-800-222-1222)