OTC Pepcid Maximum Strength 25 Tabs

Description:

Even at night, Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® is strong enough to prevent tough heartburn, or relieve it after it strikes. Each Maximum Strength tablet contains twice the medicine found in Original Strength

*We are only able to ship this item to Canadian customers.

DIN: 02273357

Features:

Relieves and prevents:

• heartburn,
• acid indigestion
• upset or sour stomach due to excess stomach acid.

Ingredients:

Active Ingredient:
Each easy to swallow Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® tablet contains 20 mg of famotidine.

Non-medicinal Ingredients (alphabetical):
carnauba wax, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, starch, talc, titanium dioxide.

Directions:

Adults & Children 12 years and over

• Take one tablet for fast and effective relief of heartburn, acid indigestion and sour or upset stomach.
• To prevent these symptoms take one tablet 10 - 15 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn.
• If symptoms return, you may take another tablet.
• Do not take more than one tablet at a time.
• Do not take more than two tablets in 24 hours.

If symptoms continue for more than 14 days, talk to your doctor.

Cautions:

This medicine may not be suitable for some people. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using if you:

• Are allergic to any component of this product or have had an allergic reaction to another product that contains an acid reducer.
• Are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• Have trouble swallowing, pain on swallowing, vomiting of blood or passage of red/black blood in the stools, wheezing or your stomach pains continue.
• Have severe kidney disease or any other severe illnesses.
• Are over 40 and you are experiencing new or recently changed symptoms of acid indigestion or heartburn.
• Are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs] (because these medicines may be causing your symptoms).
• Have a previous history of erosive esophagitis, irritable bowel syndrome or ulcer disease complications.
• Are experiencing unintended weight loss in association with your symptoms of acid indigestion or heartburn.
• You are taking a proton pump inhibitor.
• Your heartburn is frequent (more than 3 times per week) and/or severe.