Pepcid AC Original Strength Tablets, 60 Count, work to prevent or relieve heartburn and acid indigestion. Containing the acid-reducer ingredient famotidine, these tablets control the production of excess stomach acid, preventing or relieving heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset or sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain food and beverages. You can take Pepcid AC to control stomach acid for up to 12 hours. Take Pepcid AC in as little as ten minutes before your first bite to prevent heartburn before it starts*. Pepcid AC Tablets are easy to swallow and come in 30-count and 60-count packages.*Prevents heartburn if taken 10 to 15 minutes before a meal.Directions: Read package insert before using this product. Adults and children 12 years of age or older. For prevention of acid-related symptoms brought on by consuming food and/or beverage, take one tablet 10 to 15 minutes before eating. For fast and effective relief of symptoms, take one tablet. If symptoms return, you may take another tablet. Do not take more than two tablets during a 24-hour period. If symptoms persist for more than two consecutive weeks, talk to a doctor.Caution: Do not use with other acid reducers.Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have had heartburn for over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition, heartburn with light headedness, sweating and dizziness, chest or shoulder pain with shortness of breath, sweating, pain spreading to arms or neck, or light headedness, kidney disease, history of ulcer disease or any, other severe illness, difficulty swallowing or continuous stomach pain,  unexplained weight loss, severe vomiting, black stool, choking, take any prescription drug, non-steroidal anti-in ammatory drugs (NSAIDs), calcium carbonate, are pregnant or breastfeeding, over 40 years old and have had new or changed symptoms of acid indigestion or heartburn.Stop use and ask a doctor if your heartburn continues or worsens, new symptoms develop, you need to take this product more than 14 days. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or get medical help right away. Store at 15 to 30°CShould you require consultation with a pharmacist, you may contact our Well.ca Pharmacist.
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