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 India. Shipped from Mauritius.
Famotidine
40mg Tablet
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of India. Shipped from Mauritius.
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
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Before taking famotidine,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to famotidine, cimetidine (Tagamet), nizatidine (Axid), ranitidine (Zantac), or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any other medications for heartburn. Do not take over-the-counter famotidine with any other prescription or nonprescription medications for heartburn unless a doctor tells you that you should.
- tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU, an inborn disease in which mental retardation develops if a specific diet is not followed), and if you have or have ever had trouble swallowing or kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking famotidine, call your doctor.
- headache
- dizziness
- constipation
- diarrhea
- fussiness (in babies who take famotidine)
- hives
- skin rash
- itching
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
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.