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Pepcid Complete

FAMOTIDINE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, AND MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Standard Dose
Directions adults and children 12 years and over: do not swallow tablet whole: chew completely to relieve symptoms, chew 1 tablet before swallowing do not use more than 2 chewable tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
Summary

Indications and usage Use relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and over: do not swallow tablet whole: chew completely to relieve symptoms, chew 1 tablet before swallowing do not use more than 2 chewable tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Allergy alert Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers Do not use if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools.

These may be signs of a serious condition.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and over: do not swallow tablet whole: chew completely to relieve symptoms, chew 1 tablet before swallowing do not use more than 2 chewable tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Allergy alert Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers Do not use if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor. with other acid reducers Ask a doctor before use if you have had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition. heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness frequent chest pain frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn unexplained weight loss nausea or vomiting stomach pain kidney disease Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Antacids and acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if your heartburn continues or worsens you need to take this product for more than 14 days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Monitoring

  • Warnings Allergy alert Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers Do not use if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools.
  • These may be signs of a serious condition.
  • See your doctor.
  • with other acid reducers Ask a doctor before use if you have had heartburn over 3 months.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
Pepcid Complete (FAMOTIDINE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, AND MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline