Generic Pepcid - Famotidine is in a class of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists. Pepcid works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces. Pepcid is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. Pepcid is also used to treat conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid and conditions in which acid comes up into the esophagus and causes heartburn, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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What is the most important information I should know about Generic Pepcid ?
Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your doctor. It may take up to 8 weeks for an ulcer to heal. • Do not take antacids within 1 hour of taking Pepcid. Antacids may decrease the effectiveness of Pepcid.
How should I take Generic Pepcid?
• Take Generic Pepcid exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each oral dose with a full glass of water. • Chew the chewable tablets thoroughly before swallowing. • Administration with liquid is not necessary for the Pepcid RPD orally disintegrating tablets. Just prior to taking a dose, peel open the blister pack with dry hands and place the tablet on the tongue, where it will dissolve and be swallowed with the saliva. • Shake the Pepcid suspension vigorously for 5 to 10 seconds before measuring a dose. To ensure that you get the correct dose, use a dose-measuring cup or spoon, not a regular table spoon to measure a dose of the suspension. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. • Over-the-counter Pepcid is usually taken 15 minutes before consuming heartburn-inducing foods or beverages. • Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your doctor. It may take up to 8 weeks for an ulcer to heal. • Store Pepcid at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What are the possible side effects of Generic Pepcid?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Generic Pepcid and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment. · an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); · easy or unusual bruising or bleeding; · bleeding gums; · irregular heartbeat; · yellowing of the skin or eyes; or · a rash. • Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Pepcid and talk to your doctor if you experience · dizziness; · headache; or · diarrhea, nausea, or constipation. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Generic Pepcid?
• Do not take antacids within 1 hour of taking Pepcid. Antacids may decrease the effectiveness of Pepcid. • Pepcid may affect the actions of other medications by changing the acidity of the stomach. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines during treatment with Pepcid, including herbal products.
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