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.
  
  DOSAGE: Adults & Children 12 years and over
  
  For relief of symptoms, take one (1) tablet at onset of symptoms.
  
  For prevention of symptoms, take one (1) tablet 10 to 15 minutes before eating.
  
  Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
  
  If symptoms return, you may take another tablet.
  
  Do not take more than two tablets during a 24-hour period.

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.