Product Description.:
* Just one tablet!
* Relieves heartburn due to acid indigestion.
* A Non-Prescription Stomach Medicine:
o Pepcid Complete combines an acid reducer - Famotidine - with antacids - Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Hydroxide - to relieve heartburn in two different ways:
+ Acid reducers decrease the production of new stomach acid.
+ Antacids neutralize acid that is already in the stomach.
o The active ingredients in Pepcid Complete have been used for years to treat acid-related problems in millions of people safely and effectively.
* Just 1 tablet relieves heartburn due to acid indigestion.
* Excess Acid - A Burning Problem:
o It is normal for the stomach to produce acid, especially after consuming food and beverages.
o However, acid in the stomach may move up into the wrong place - the esophagus, causing burning pain and discomfort that interfere with everyday activities.
* Heartburn - Caused by Acid in the Esophagus:
o Burning pain/discomfort in esophagus.
o A valve-like muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter - LES - is relaxed in an open position.
o Acid moves up from stomach.
* Each Tablet Contains:
o Calcium 321 mg
o Magnesium 71 mg
Relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach.
Active Ingredients
Famotidine in each Chewable Tablet - 10 mg , Calcium Carbonate 800 mg , Magnesium Hydroxide 165 mg
Ingredients
Cellulose Acetate , Corn Starch , D&C Red No. 7 , Dextrates , FD&C Blue No. 1 , FD&C Red No. 40 , Flavors , Hydroxypropyl Cellulose , Hypromellose , Lactose , Magnesium Stearate , Pregelatinized Starch , Sodium Lauryl Sulfate , Sugar
Instructions
* Adults and Children 12 Years and Over:
o Do not swallow tablet whole: chew completely.
o To relieve symptoms, chew 1 tablet before swallowing.
o Do not use more than 2 chewable tablets in 24 hours.
* Children Under 12 Years:
o Ask a doctor.
* Read the directions and warnings before use.
* Read the bottle label. It contains important information.
* Store at 20-30 degrees C/68-86 degrees F.
* Protect from moisture.
* Tips for Managing Heartburn:
o Do not lie flat or bend over soon after eating.
o Do not eat late at night, or just before bedtime.
o Certain foods or drinks are more likely to cause heartburn, such as rich, spicy, fatty, and fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and even some fruits and vegetables.
o Eat slowly and do not eat big meals.
o If you are overweight, lose weight.
o If you smoke, quit smoking.
o Raise the head of your bed.
o Wear loose fitting clothing around your stomach.
Warnings
* Allergy Alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers.
* Do not use:
o if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
o with other acid reducers
* Ask a doctor before use if you have:
o had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
o heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness
o chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath, sweating, pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders, or lightheadedness
o frequent chest pain
o frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
o unexplained weight loss
o nausea or vomiting
o stomach pain
* Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
* Stop use and ask a doctor if:
o your heartburn continues or worsens
o you need to take this product for more than 14 days
* If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
* Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
* Do not use if printed foil seal under bottle cap is open or torn.
? Consumer Pharmaceuticals/Johnson & Johnson/Merck
