PEPCID
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PEPCID Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What is PEPCID?
PEPCID is the brand name for famotidine and is available as an oral tablet and suspension.
What dosages is PEPCID available in?
PEPCID is available as a 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg oral tablet and a 40 mg/5 ml oral suspension.
What is PEPCID used for?
PEPCID is a histamine H2 antagonist and is used to treat the following:
- Gastric ulcer (open sore in the stomach)
- Duodenal ulcer (open sore in the first part of the small intestine)
- Heartburn (GERD)
- Erosive esophagitis due to GERD (inflammation of the esophagus)
- Other conditions that cause too much stomach acid secretion (i.e., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)
- Prevention and treatment of heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD)
How does PEPCID work?
PEPCID is a histamine-2 (H2) antagonist. It works by lowering the amount of stomach acid released by certain cells in the lining of your stomach.
How do I take PEPCID?
PEPCID is typically taken by mouth once or twice daily.
Is it safe for me to take PEPCID?
PEPCID is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have a history of hypersensitivity to other H2-receptor antagonists.
PEPCID Common Side Effects
Common side effects of PEPCID:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
PEPCID Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with PEPCID.
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on PEPCID
- No drug interactions have been identified
Who makes PEPCID?
Valeant Pharmaceuticals
Is PEPCID safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if PEPCID will harm your unborn baby. You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you are pregnant.
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The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.
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