Pepcid (Famotidine)
Pepcid AC
10mg Tablet
Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada. Pepcid is also marketed internationally under the name Pepcid AC.
Maximum Strength Pepcid
20mg Tablet
May be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada. Pepcid is also marketed internationally under the name Maximum Strength Pepcid.
Generic equivalents for Pepcid... What are generics?
Famotidine
20mg Tablet
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Famotidine
40mg Tablet
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
To comply with Canadian International Pharmacy Association regulations you are permitted to order a 3-month supply or the closest package size available based on your personal prescription. read more
Famotidine Information
(fa moe' ti deen)
- to treat ulcers,
- to prevent ulcers from returning after they have healed,
- to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus [tube between the throat and the stomach]),
- and to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (tumors in the pancreas and small intestine that caused increased production of stomach acid).
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Before receiving famotidine injection,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to famotidine, cimetidine, nizatidine (Axid), ranitidine (Zantac), any other medications, or any of the ingredients in famotidine injection. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while receiving famotidine injection, call your doctor.
- headache
- dizziness
- constipation
- diarrhea
- pain or swelling in the area where the medication was injected
- hives
- rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Patients should not use the information presented on this page for diagnosing a health-related issue or disease. Before taking any medication or supplements, patients should always consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information about whether a drug is safe, appropriate or effective.