PEPCID AC Is Now Available in a

Convenient, Great Tasting Chewable Tablet.

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• 1 chewable tablet relieves heartburn and

acid indigestion (Read Consumer Leaflet
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before use).
® • PEPCID AC prevents heartburn and acid
DO NOT USE IF THE
Famotidine 10mg/Acid Reducer INDIVIDUAL POUCH IS indigestion brought on by consuming food
Chewable OPEN OR BROKEN. and beverages.
ACTIVE Famotidine 10 mg per chewable tablet.
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USES • For Relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach;

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• For Prevention of these symptoms brought on by consuming food and beverages.

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DIRECTIONS • To relieve symptoms, chew 1 tablet thoroughly and swallow with a glass of water.
• To prevent symptoms, chew 1 tablet thoroughly and swallow with a glass of water 60 minutes before eating a meal
that you expect to cause symptoms.
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• Can be used up to twice daily (up to 2 chewable tablets in 24 hours).
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• This product should not be given to children under 12 years old unless directed by a doctor.
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WARNINGS • Do not take the maximum daily dosage (2 chewable tablets) for more than 2 weeks continuously except
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under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

• Do not use with other acid reducers.
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• As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using
this product.
• If you have trouble swallowing, or persistent abdominal pain, see your doctor promptly. You may have a
serious condition that may need different treatment.
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• Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

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• In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.
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• Read the directions and warnings INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Aspartame, cellulose acetate, flavors, hydroxy-
READ before use. propyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose, magnesium
THE • Keep the carton and package insert. stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, red ferric oxide.
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They contain important information. Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine 1.4 mg per chewable tablet.
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Store at 25°C (77°F); Excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F).

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WHAT YOU In clinical studies, PEPCID AC* was significantly better than
placebo pills in relieving and preventing heartburn.
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completely relieved or reduction of heartburn symptoms
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Product Benefits: • 1 Chewable tablet relieves heartburn and acid indigestion. *Data shown for tablets; chewables were shown to be bioequivalent.
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How to use PEPCID AC Chewables Know when to see your doctor
Use PEPCID AC PEPCID AC Heartburn and acid indigestion are common, but you should see your doctor
to treat or prevent TO RELIEVE can be used promptly if:
these symptoms: SYMPTOMS up to twice
Chew 1 tablet thoroughly and • You have trouble swallowing or persistent abdominal pain. You may have a
• Heartburn swallow with water daily (up to serious condition that may need different treatment.
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• Acid indigestion 2 tablets in • You have used the maximum dosage every day for two weeks continuously.
• Sour stomach 24 hours). Important: As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the
TO PREVENT advice of a health professional before using this product. This product should not
SYMPTOMS be given to children under 12 years old, unless directed by a doctor. Keep this
Chew 1 tablet thoroughly and and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek
swallow with water 60 minutes professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.
.O. before eating a meal that you
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