Pepcid AC 12 tablets

Pepcid AC treats the short term symptoms of heartburn, indigestion and excess acid. It can be taken before the evening meal to prevent night time symptoms of heartburn and indigestion that might disturb sleep.

Features;

• Control symptoms for 9 hours throughout the day or 12 hours at night
• Suitable for over 16 years old
• 12 tablets

Directions for use:

• For adults and children over 16 years old
• Do not take more than two tablets in 24 hours
• If symptoms do not improve after 14 days use or if symptoms get worse, contact your GP

For oral use only.
Do not take more than the stated dose shown below.

Adults and children over 16 years:

Daytime dose:
Swallow 1 tablet to relieve the symptoms of heartburn, indigestion or excess acid.
You can prevent these symptoms when they are known to be associated with food
and drink by taking 1 tablet 15 minutes before eating.

Nightime dose:
Swallow 1 tablet within one hour before
the evening meal for prevention of
night time symptoms.
■ Tablets should be swallowed WHOLE with a glass of
water, NOT chewed.
■ If symptoms persist for longer than two weeks, or
worsen you must see a doctor or pharmacist.
■ Do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours

Warnings:

Like all medicines, Pepcid AC can cause side effects,
although not everybody gets them.
If you experience any of the following, STOP taking the
medicine and seek immediate medical help:
■ Serious allergic reaction e.g., swelling of the face,
tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in breathing.
■ Severe extensive skin damage (blistering and peeling
of skin).
■ Unexplained bruising, bleeding or getting more
infections which may be due to lowering of blood cell
counts.
Other effects which may occur include:
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
■ Headache
■ Dizziness
■ Constipation or diarrhoea
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
■ Decrease or loss of appetite
■ Dry mouth or changes in taste
■ Stomach discomfort, pain, bloating or flatulence
■ Nausea or vomiting
■ Unusual weakness or tiredness
■ Rash or itching
Rare (may affect 1 in 1,000 people):
■ Drowsiness
■ Liver disorder
■ Increased breast size in men
■ Generally feeling unwell
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
■ Feeling agitated, anxious, confused or disorientated
■ Depression
■ Hallucinations
■ Seizures
■ Difficulty sleeping
■ Impotence or decreased sex drive
■ Joint pain
■ Pins and needles or muscle spasms
■ Mental disorder
■ Hair loss
■ Chest discomfort
■ Heart block
■ Jaundice (yellowing of eyes or skin)
■ Lung disease (thickening of tissues between the air sacs
of the lungs).
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist
or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed