Pepcid 40

Pepcid contains the active ingredient famotidine which belongs to a group of medicines called H2 histamine receptor blockers. By blocking histamine receptors in the stomach Pepcid helps to decrease the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. This helps to reduce the symptoms of stomach hyperacidity.

Use:
Pepcid is prescribed for the treatment of the following gastrointestinal disorders:

• Gastric and duodenal ulcers
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Pathological hypersecretory conditions
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
• Heartburn
• Acid indigestion
• Sour stomach.

Warnings/Precautions:

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Children
• Hypersensitivity to any of the drug ingredients
• Liver and kidney failure
• Liver cirrhosis

Side effects:
The most common Pepcid side effects are: headache, diarrhea, dizziness, constipation.
The less common Pepcid side effects are: confusion, seizures, irregular heart rhythm, sings of liver problems, sings of allergic reactions.
If any of the above apply to you please contact your doctor immediately. Some of the rare occurring side effects may not be included here. For any other risks associated with Pepcid contact your health care provider.