Maximum Strength PEPCID AC®

Relieves Heartburn, Acid Ingestion, Upset Stomach, and Controls Stomach Acid for Up To 12 Hours.

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Overview
- Have a good night, with Maximum Strength PEPCID AC®.
  
  Even at night, Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® is strong enough to prevent tough heartburn,† or relieve it after it strikes. Each Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® tablet contains twice the medicine found in Original Strength PEPCID AC®.
  
  Who is it great for?
  
  REDEYED ROVERS
  
  Does heartburn keep you from falling asleep at night? Then let Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® come to the rescue. It works on tough heartburn, even at night. So start dreaming.
  
  ^{†Prevents heartburn if taken 10 to 15 minutes before a meal}
Uses and Directions
- Relieves and prevents heartburn, acid indigestion and upset or sour stomach due to excess stomach acid.
  
  DOSAGE: Adults & Children 12 years and over
  
  For relief of symptoms, take 1 tablet at onset of symptoms
  
  For prevention of symptoms take one tablet 10 - 15 minutes before eating
  
  Do not take more than one tablet at a time.
  
  Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
  
  Do not take more than two tablets in 24 hours.

For complete directions for use and warnings, always refer to the product insert/booklet provided with the product.

Warnings & Precautions
- Do not use with other acid reducers.
  
  Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you
  
  have:
  ■ had heartburn for over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition
  ■ heartburn with light headedness, sweating and dizziness
  ■ chest or shoulder pain with shortness of breath, sweating, pain spreading to arms or neck, or light headedness
  ■ kidney disease
  ■ history of ulcer disease or any other severe illness
  ■ difficulty swallowing or continuous stomach pain
  ■ unexplained weight loss
  ■ severe vomiting
  ■ black stool
  ■ choking
  
  take:
  ■ any prescription drug
  ■ non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  ■ calcium carbonate
  
  are:
  ■ pregnant or breastfeeding
  ■ over 40 years old and have had new or changed symptoms of acid indigestion or heartburn.
  
  Stop use and ask a doctor if:
  • your heartburn continues or worsens
  • new symptoms develop
  • you need to take this product more than 14 days.
  
  Keep out of reach of children.
  
  In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or get medical help right away.
Ingredients
- Maximum Strength PEPCID AC®
  
  Active Ingredient:
  
  Each easy to swallow Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® tablet contains 20 mg of famotidine.
  
  Inactive Ingredients (alphabetical):
  
  carnauba wax, corn starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, titanium dioxide.
Storage
- Store at room temperature (15 - 30 ºC).
  
  Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.