Original Strength PEPCID AC®

Relieves and prevents heartburn. Reduces and controls stomach acid for up to 12 hours.

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Overview
- Treat heartburn with trusted prevention and relief.
  
  Original Strength PEPCID AC® still controls acid all day or all night,* but at a lower dose compared to Maximum Strength PEPCID AC®.
  
  Who is it great for?
  
  PEPPERONI PLANNERS
  
  Do you have a favorite food you know sets off your heartburn? Outfox the flames with Original Strength PEPCID AC®. Take it in as little as ten minutes before your first bite to prevent heartburn before it starts^†.
  
  *Reduces and controls stomach acid for up to 12 hours.
  
  ^{†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 one (1) tablet.
  
  For prevention of acid-related symptoms brought on by consuming food and/or beverage, take one (1) tablet 10 to 15 minutes before eating.
  
  If symptoms return, you may take another tablet.
  
  Do not take more than two tablets during a 24-hour period.
  
  If symptoms continue for more than 14 days, talk to your doctor.

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
  ■ diffculty 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
- Active Ingredient: Each tablet of Original Strength PEPCID AC® contains 10 mg of famotidine.
  
  Inactive ingredients: Carnauba wax, corn starch, hydroxypropylcellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, red iron oxide, talc, titanium dioxide.
Storage
- Store at room temperature (15 - 30 ºC).
  
  Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.