Pepcid AC Tablets 12

Pepcid AC tablets are for the short-term symptomatic relief of heartburn, indigestion (dyspepsia) and excess acid. They can prevent these symptoms when they follow a meal or beverage (drink) known to trigger them. Pepcid AC taken before the evening meal can also prevent night-time symptoms which disturb sleep when this is associated with food or drink.

Pepcid AC provides relief from the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion with just one small tablet. It has been clinically proven to control excess stomach acid for nine hours throughout the day and for 12 hours throughout the night. The active ingredient in your medicine is famotidine. This belongs to a group of medicines known as “H2 blockers”. Unlike antacids which neutralise acids, famotidine controls the production of excess acid and treats the cause of pain and discomfort.

You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 14 days

Directions for use:

Adults and children over 16:

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 nightime 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:

Do not take this medicine:

• If you are allergic to famotidine or any other ingredient of this medicine (listed below). 
• If you are allergic to other H2 blockers (medicines which control the production of excess stomach acid). Warnings and precautions
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Pepcid AC:
• If you have lost weight unintentionally and / or 
• If you are over 50 years old and have indigestion for the first time.
• If you have kidney problems.
• Patients should stop use and consult a physician if symptoms persist or worsen, or if they experience difficulty swallowing, pain on swallowing, severe vomiting, black stools, choking or chest pain.
• Children and adolescents Pepcid AC must not be given to children below 16 years
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• If you feel dizzy after taking Pepcid AC, you should not drive or use machines

Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.

Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine.