Pepcid AC

This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Pepcid AC but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns.


Overview:

Pepcid AC
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Famotidine, a histamine H2-receptor antagonist, is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as gastric or duodenal ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and pathological hypersecretory conditions. Famotidine inhibits many of the isoenzymes of the hepatic CYP450 enzyme system. Other actions of Famotidine include an increase in gastric bacterial flora such as nitrate-reducing organisms. For treatment of Acid-reflux disorders (GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease); Peptic Ulcer Disease

Mechanism Of Action:
Famotidine binds to an H2-receptor located on the basolateral membrane of the parietal cell, blocking histamine effects. This competitive inhibition results in reduced basal and nocturnal gastric acid secretion and a reduction in gastric volume, acidity, and amount of gastric acid released in response to stimuli including food, caffeine, insulin, betazole, or pentagastrin.

News Articles on Famotidine

Mayo Clinic Says Nonprescription Drugs Could Save a Trip to the Doctor  -  05 Jan 2010
Famotidine (Pepcid AC, others) — Pepcid is one of several H-2-receptor blockers that eases stomach upset and indigestion. It reduces the production of ... Digital News Report

Don't be afraid of the high school sweetheart cliché  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
You both walk away from the date, let out a sigh of relief, pop a Pepcid AC, and judge each other on that one encounter. E-mail your questions to ... NorthJersey.com

Consumer Reports Health: Americans With Heartburn Paying Too Much Green For  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
Mylanta, Rolaids, Tums, or their generic versions) or an H2 blocker (Pepcid AC, Zantac 150, or their generic versions). People who suffer from heartburn ... PR Newswire (press release)

Briefs: Men with healthy cholesterol levels have lower risk of prostate cancer ...  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
CR's advice: Start with an inexpensive, over-the-counter antacid (such as Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Tums or generic) or an H2 blocker (Pepcid AC, Zantac 150 ... Tampabay.com

In This Corner...  -  ‎Nov 5, 2009‎
I am speaking as a mother who's chucking back Pepto-Bismol and Pepcid AC like water to fight the battle of the Teens, and a former teen who remembered that ... Nolan Chart LLC

The Mother Load: I'm a closet wimp with a wimpy stomach  -  ‎Oct 27, 2009‎
Shouldn't any guest bathroom in the state of Texas have stockpiles of Pepto Bismol, Pepcid-AC or Tums? Do my friends host only enchilada-loving natives of ... The Daily News of Newburyport

Consumer Reports Health: Los norteamericanos que padecen de acidez están ...  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
...sin receta (como Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Tums o sus versiones genéricas) o un bloqueador H2 (Pepcid AC, Zantac 150 o sus versiones genéricas). ... PR Newswire (Comunicado de prensa)

Article: DOGGY'S DROOLING COULD BE CAUSED BY SEVERAL …  -  Apr 22, 2008
Pharmaceuticals today reported that sales of PEPCID AC(R) Acid Controller(TM) have set . ... Article: IN HEARTBURN WARS, PEPCID AC ADVERTISING IS FIRST ... ... Pay-Per-View - Virginian-Pilot - HighBeam Research

In-Depth From ADAM Treatment  -  Sep 7, 2008
These drugs include famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet HB), ... The FDA has issued a warning on Pepcid AC for people with kidney problems. ... New York Times

Press Release: Study Finds Unexpected Results In Acid Suppression …  -  Jan 10, 2007
Pharmaceuticals today reported that sales of PEPCID AC(R) Acid Controller(TM) have set . ... Article: IN HEARTBURN WARS, PEPCID AC ADVERTISING IS FIRST ... ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Antacid tablet.(OTC Report/Best-Sellers In Key Categories) | Article...  -  Jan 3, 2005
75 Pfizer 11.4% $38812 Pepcid AC J&J Merck 10.6% 36025 Tums Extra ... The fourth entry in the Pepcid line, maximum-strength Pepcid AC is said to be the only ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

Unilateral Hydronephrosis Treatment - Unilateral Hydronephrosis...  -  Oct 12, 2008
These drugs include famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet HB), ... The FDA has issued a warning on Pepcid AC for people with kidney problems. ... New York Times

Article: Living large - Deseret News (Salt Lake City) | HighBeam...  -  Jun 2, 2006
Maximum Strength Pepcid AC is a strong and effective ... extremely pleased with the FDA approval of Maximum Strength Pepcid AC," said Renaat Van den ... ... Pay-Per-View - Deseret News - HighBeam Research

Asian party-goers strive to get rid of that 'glow'  -  Apr 25, 2007
Marilla and others say they heard of the Pepcid AC “cure� from their friends ... Bill Pearse, a spokesman for Pepcid AC, said he was unable to comment on ... AZ Central.com

Study Finds Unexpected Results In Acid Suppression Between Two Top- …  -  Jan 12, 2007
In addition, while using the lower-dose H2RAs - Pepcid AC, the degree of acid suppression ability was found to significantly decrease after the first day of ... Medical News Today - Medical News Today (press release)

Acceptable Scratching Alternatives for Cats  -  May 25, 2006
The doctor said to give him subcutaneous fluids every day, with vitamin B, along with an oral dose of potassium gel and a quarter-tablet of Pepcid AC to ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Post - ProQuest Archiver

In-Depth From ADAM Medications  -  Sep 7, 2008
Famotidine (Pepcid AC, Pepcid Oral). Famotidine is the most potent H2 blocker. ... Pepcid AC combined with an antacid (calcium carbonate and magnesium) is ... New York Times

… Medications - Unilateral Hydronephrosis Health Information - NY...  -  Oct 12, 2008
Famotidine (Pepcid AC, Pepcid Oral). Famotidine is the most potent H2 blocker. ... Pepcid AC combined with an antacid (calcium carbonate and magnesium) is ... New York Times

Peptic Ulcer Medications - Peptic Ulcer Health Information - NY Times...  -  Nov 3, 2008
Famotidine (Pepcid AC). Famotidine is the most potent H2 blocker. The most common side effect is headache, which occurs in 4. 7% of people who take it. ... New York Times

Antacid tablet.(OTC Report/Best-Sellers In Key Categories)  -  Jan 3, 2005
Just as the advent of such acid blockers as Pfizer Inc.'s Zantac 75, Johnson & Johnson Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals' Pepcid AC and GlaxoSmithKline PLC's ... Free with registration - Chain Drug Review - AccessMyLibrary.com

Merck expects Vioxx successor to help lift profits | Article from The...  -  Dec 7, 2006
Lachow said Pepcid AC will be priced competitively with other antacids. Merck expects Pepcid AC to expand the nation's $900 million antacid market. ... Pay-Per-View - The Record - HighBeam Research

Antacid tablets.(OTC BEST-SELLERS)(Illustration) | Article from Chain...  -  Jan 2, 2006
Pepcid AC 86.6 mil. 11.3 mil. 3. Zantac 75 67.5 mil. 7.7 mil. 4. Tums Ex 56.9 mil. 17.8 mil. 5. Pepcid Complete 45.1 mil ... ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

CONSUMING RELIEF  -  Apr 30, 2007
Pepcid AC from Johnson & Johnson/ Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co., ... Pepcid AC sales were at $68.7 million; however, dollar sales were down 8.25%, ... Supermarket News

Brand loyalty in heartburn relief keeps OTC switch sales on top.  -  Oct 24, 2005
Together, Prilosec OTC, Zantac 150 and Maximum Strength Pepcid AC alone generated incremental dollar sales growth of almost $30 million in drug stores ... $20.00 - Drug Store News - Alacra Store

Article: Matrixx debuts cold/flu products.(What's New)(Brief Article)...  -  Mar 13, 2006
Maximum Strength Pepcid AC is a strong and effective ... extremely pleased with the FDA approval of Maximum Strength Pepcid AC," said Renaat Van den ... ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

Article: New items target men.(Beauty Watch '07)(Hansen for Men line ...  -  Feb 5, 2007
Maximum Strength Pepcid AC is a strong and effective ... extremely pleased with the FDA approval of Maximum Strength Pepcid AC," said Renaat Van den ... ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

Demand for Prilosec OTC outstrips suppliers' projected consumer need.  -  Mar 21, 2005
J&J/Merck introduced Maximum Strength Pepcid AC (with 20 mg of famotidine, ... 23, sales of Pepcid AC increased 13.2 percent, according to IRI, ... $20.00 - Drug Store News - Alacra Store

Article: Boomers are market makers.(supply and demand of analgesic …  -  Jan 23, 2006
Maximum Strength Pepcid AC is a strong and effective ... extremely pleased with the FDA approval of Maximum Strength Pepcid AC," said Renaat Van den ... ... Pay-Per-View - MMR - HighBeam Research

Press Release: Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Reports Fiscal 2008 …  -  Nov 8, 2007
Maximum Strength Pepcid AC is a strong and effective ... extremely pleased with the FDA approval of Maximum Strength Pepcid AC," said Renaat Van den ... ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Article: Overindulgence creates a need.(Procter & Gamble Co sales …  -  Oct 9, 2006
Maximum Strength Pepcid AC is a strong and effective ... extremely pleased with the FDA approval of Maximum Strength Pepcid AC," said Renaat Van den ... ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

New Exercise and Exertion-Related Heartburn Condition Gives New …  -  Mar 22, 2005
Pepcid AC prevents heartburn when taken before meals and Pepcid Complete's superior Dual Action formula stops heartburn and acid indigestion after it starts ... RedOrbit

Press Release: Pepto-Bismol Maximum Strength Learns What's on …  -  Sep 21, 2006
Maximum Strength Pepcid AC is a strong and effective ... extremely pleased with the FDA approval of Maximum Strength Pepcid AC," said Renaat Van den ... ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Antacid tablets.(Illustration)  -  Oct 10, 2005
...(+2.4%) Market Dollar sales Leading brands ** Manufacturer share (000) Prilosec OTC Procter & Gamble 30.7% $139622 Pepcid AC J&J Merk 8.3% 37770 Zantac 75 ... Free with registration - Chain Drug Review - AccessMyLibrary.com

Medication for Heartburn can make Acid Reflux Worse  -  Sep 29, 2008
H2-receptor antagonists such as HB, Zantac 75 and Pepcid AC. By preventing the stomach cells from secreting acid, these drugs stop the gastric system and ... Buzzle

Experts Emphasize Importance of Addressing EAGER for Millions of …  -  Mar 29, 2005
Heartburn caused by physical activity − or EAGER (Exertion-Associated Gastro Esophageal Reflux) − is derailing many Americans' efforts to live active ... i-newswire.com

HEALTH EDITION: HOW TO...TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF (PART 5)  -  Nov 29, 2006
For heartburn pain, try over-the-counter medicines such as Maalox, Mylanta, Zantac or Pepcid AC. The burning misery of heartburn strikes when stomach acids ... Pay-Per-View - Daily Press - ProQuest Archiver

OTC health care.(sales survey of over the counter stocks)(Illustration...  -  May 23, 2005
...(+20.8%) Dollar sales % Market Leading brands ** (000) change share Prilosec OTC $134863 +117.1% 30.4% Pepcid AC 40732 +11.8% 9.2% Zantac 75 33672 +5.6% ... Free with registration - Chain Drug Review - AccessMyLibrary.com

FDA first-time generics approvals--2006.(Special Report)(Statistical...  -  Feb 19, 2007
Pepcid AC (O-T-C), 20 mg tablets, 20 mg Balanced salt solutionAkorn Inc. BSS sterile (sterile irrigationirrigating solution solution) OCTOBER Colestipol ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

Experts Emphasize Importance of Addressing Exercise-Associated Acid …  -  Mar 23, 2005
PEPCID AC prevents heartburn when taken before meals, and PEPCID Complete's dual-action formula stops heartburn and acid indigestion after it starts. ... EndoNurse

Heartburn sufferers starve for relief, info despite steady diet of...  -  Oct 23, 2006
...which introduced a maximum-strength version of Pepcid AC shortly before the ... the maximum strength version of Johnson & Johnson/ Merck's Pepcid AC. ... $20.00 - Drug Store News - Alacra Store

Antacid tablets.(OTC BEST-SELLERS)(Statistical table) | Article from ...  -  Jan 7, 2008
Pepcid AC Johnson & Johnson/Merck $31766810 - 16.74% Pepcid CompleteJohnson & Johnson/Merck $26587500 + 11.15% Gas X Novartis Consumer Health$25533040 + ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

OTC health care.(Sales Survey)(Statistical table) | Article from...  -  May 21, 2007
...(+11%) Dollar sales % Market Leading brands **(000) change share Prilosec OTC$208395 +19.7%37.9% Zantac 15036,465 +17.0% 6.6% Pepcid AC 35738 -3.3% 6.6% ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

Perrigo receives FDA OK for over-the-counter famotidine.  -  Sep 25, 2006
Annual retail sales for Maximum Strength Pepcid AC tablets are estimated to be about $60 million, the company said. Free with registration - America's Intelligence Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

A Pinch Of Salt  -  Dec 22, 2005
For Mayor Beverly O'Neill, a year's supply of Pepcid AC for all the farewell dinners, and a white stallion to ride off in the sunset on. ... $2.95 - Grunion Gazette - NewsBank

J&J/Pfizer deal creates new global consumer-care powerhouse.( …  -  Jul 17, 2006
1 and 2 H2 blockers in the antacid category, Pepcid AC and Zantac. Pfizer's Zantac 150 generated $57.1 million in sales across food, drug and mass ... Free with registration - Drug Store News - AccessMyLibrary.com

United States top 50 health and beauty product brands ranked by...  -  May 23, 2005
...hair coloring 43653350 +8.0 32 L'Oreal Feria hair coloring 42373150 -4.2 33 Pepcid AC antacid tablets 40732320 +11.8 34 Stayfree sanitary napkins/liners ... $20.00 - Chain Drug Review - Alacra Store

Boehringer Ingelheim.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief article)  -  Nov 6, 2006
Pepcid AC and Pepcid Complete together generated some $124.9 million. The transaction is subject to review and approval by the Federal Trade Commission, ... Free with registration - Drug Store News - AccessMyLibrary.com

Chains can learn a lot from consumer behavior.  -  Jun 25, 2007
Pepcid AC 71.0 mil. - 5.8% 3. Zantac 150 65.5 mil. + 24.4% 4. Pepcid Complete 52.6 mil. ... Pepcid AC 7.4 mil. - 23.3% 3. Zantac 150 6.0 mil. + 13.6% 4. ... $9.94 - Chain Drug Review - Alacra Store

United States top 10 antacid tablet brands ranked by industry total...  -  Oct 10, 2005
...(+2.4%) Market Dollar sales Leading brands ** Manufacturer share (000) Prilosec OTC Procter & Gamble 30.7% $139622 Pepcid AC J&J Merk 8.3% 37770 Zantac 75 ... $20.00 - Chain Drug Review - Alacra Store

Perrigo's generic famotidine cleared in USA.(product development of …  -  Oct 2, 2006
Shipments will begin immediately. Annual retail sales for Maximum Strength Pepcid AC tablets are estimated to be approximately $60.0 million, says Perrigo. Free with registration - Pharma Marketletter - AccessMyLibrary.com

Top 50 H&BA brands.(Health And Beauty Aids)(Chart)  -  May 22, 2006
38504990 +0.7 43 Stayfree sanitary napkins/liners 36751010 -8.0 44 Pepcid AC antacid tablets 36542770 -9.6 45 Osteo Bi-Flex mineral supplements 36483560 ... Free with registration - Chain Drug Review - AccessMyLibrary.com

More consumers, workers shoplift as economy slows  -  Jun 18, 2008
Products that included Pepcid AC, Claritin and Tylenol were sold on the Internet and at flea markets, police said. Last year, the FBI joined with the retail ... USA Today

Heartburn - Symptoms, Causes, Tests - NY Times Health Information  -  May 3, 2007
H2 blockers, like Pepcid AC, Tagamet, and Zantac, reduce stomach acid production. Proton pump inhibitors, like Prilosec OTC, stop nearly all stomach acid ... New York Times

Acid reflux disease hits Americans hard  -  Oct 6, 2008
Zantac 75, Pepcid AC, Tagamet HB and Axid AR are some of the products available without a prescription. A second medication is the proton pump inhibitor, ... Los Angeles Times

Top 50 H&BA brands.(Health And Beauty Aids)(Chart)  -  May 22, 2006
44 Pepcid AC antacid tablets 36542770 -9.6 45 Osteo Bi-Flex mineral supplements 36483560 +8.9 46 Band-Aid first aid-tape/bandage/ 36337110 +5.0 gauze/cotton ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - Factiva, from Dow Jones

OTC health care.(Sales Survey)(Chart) | Article from Chain Drug...  -  May 22, 2006
...(+4.3%) Unit sales % Market Leading brands ** (000)changeshare Prilosec OTC9,285 +22.4%15.0% Tums EX 6654-0.4%10.7% Rolaids 5997+3.2% 9.7% Pepcid AC 4120 ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

Perrigo's generic famotidine cleared in USA  -  Sep 26, 2006
Shipments will begin immediately. Annual retail sales for Maximum Strength Pepcid AC tablets are estimated to be approximately $60.0 million, says Perrigo. Pay-Per-View - Pharma Marketletter - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Perrigo's generic famotidine cleared in USA.(product development of …  -  Oct 2, 2006
Annual retail sales for Maximum Strength Pepcid AC tablets are estimated to be approximately $60.0 million, says Perrigo. ... $4.95 - Pharma Marketletter - ECNext

Perrigo's generic famotidine cleared in USA.  -  Oct 2, 2006
Annual retail sales for Maximum Strength Pepcid AC tablets are estimated to be approximately $60.0 million, says Perrigo. ... $9.94 - Pharma Marketletter - Alacra Store

11 Million Bottles of Acetaminophen Recalled  -  Nov 10, 2006
Perrigo pioneered store-brand drugs and makes generic versions of Pepcid AC antacid, Claritin allergy medicine, Sudafed, NyQuil and Centrum vitamins, ... Washington Post

Dykstra: JNJ Options Are Back in the Game  -  Oct 24, 2007
...red blood cell production -- and products that are simple, like over-the-counter products like Tylenol, Sudafed, Soap, Motrin, Neutrogena, Pepcid AC. ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

Osteoarthritis Medications - Osteoarthritis Health Information - NY...  -  May 5, 2008
Others that may be beneficial include sucralfate (or H2 blockers), such as famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac). ... New York Times

5 Acid Reflux Medications: Which One is Best for You?  -  Aug 28, 2008
Previously available only with a prescription, H-2-receptor blockers such as Pepcid AC and Zantac are now sold over-the-counter. ... FOXNews

Beyond the Lemonade Stand  -  Jan 11, 2007
It was while working on her team's final project, a marketing strategy for heartburn medicine Pepcid AC, that she realized she'd found her calling—and her ... BusinessWeek

Ford, Best Buy, Kroger  -  Sep 12, 2005
...s (MRK) maximum strength Pepcid AC tablets. Sanofi-Aventis said that it has signed a deal making Prasco Laboratories its authorized maker in the US of a ... MarketWatch

Press Release: Imigran Rx-to-OTC Switch in UK Predicted by Kline...  -  Jun 9, 2006
Article: ON FIRST ANNIVERSARY, JOHNSON & JOHNSON MERCK REPORTS PEPCID AC ... ... "When PEPCID AC became available it essentially redefined the approach to ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Dealing With Acid Reflux During Pregnancy  -  Oct 7, 2008
These medicines include Pepcid AC and Zantac. H2 receptors work by shutting off the production of acid in the stomach and are effective in cases of mild ... FOXNews

Offense scores all A's in rout of Royals  -  May 10, 2007
Geren has simply been conditioned to expect the kind of contests that beg for a little Pepcid AC; the A's have played in 12 one-run games, and 11 of their ... MLB.com

'Superman' Opening Prompts Box Office Spin -- Courant.com  -  Jun 29, 2006
Roger Friedman goes out on a limb to announce "For a movie that cost upward of $300 million, this could be reason to break out the Pepcid AC in Burbank. ... Hartford Courant

Heartburn/GERD  -  Oct 19, 2005
Over-the-counterH-2-receptor blockers, such as cimetidine (Tagamet HB), famotidine (Pepcid AC), nizatidine Axid AR or ranitidine (Zantac 75), are available ... cnn.com

Article: The Grass Isn't Always Greener For Your Pet - The Washington...  -  May 4, 2008
The vet injected her with the anti-nausea drug Cerenia and prescribed more of it to take at home and also 10 milligrams of Pepcid AC. They did not help. ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Post - HighBeam Research

'Superman' Makes Anemic Debut  -  Jun 29, 2006
For a movie that cost upward of $300 million, this could be reason to break out the Pepcid AC in Burbank. That's because "Superman" has to do an initial run ... FOXNews

Setting the Stage for Cooking, or at Least Cocktails  -  Jun 15, 2006
...to this massive black thing and there's nothing in the cabinets but Pepcid AC and nothing in the fridge but soy milk and a lot of water." ... New York Times

Article: The Grass Isn't Always Greener for Your Pet - The Washington...  -  May 1, 2008
The vet injected her with the anti-nausea drug Cerenia and prescribed more of it to take at home and also 10 milligrams of Pepcid AC. They did not help. ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Post - HighBeam Research

Go for the burn ; How much heat can one diner stand?  -  Feb 22, 2007
Where a sorbet would cleanse the palate, Bannos serves a Pepcid AC tablet. He tops it off with a cayenne-infused banana creme brulee. ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

It's only rock `n' roll, but baby boomers (still) like it.(Column)  -  May 18, 2005
The only pill being popped was Pepcid AC, and instead of free love we were all on the make for free parking. So here I am, looking at the long list of ... Free with registration - Philadelphia Inquirer - AccessMyLibrary.com

Pets' Diets Are Requiring More Thought, More Care | Article from The ...  -  May 3, 2007
She had taken Pepcid AC, but it did not help. At night (her worst time), I put her head on a pillow to help, but during the night, she moves off the pillow. ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Post - HighBeam Research

The Grass Isn't Always Greener for Your Pet  -  May 1, 2008
The vet injected her with the anti-nausea drug Cerenia and prescribed more of it to take at home and also 10 milligrams of Pepcid AC. They did not help. ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Post - ProQuest Archiver

Article: Acceptable Scratching Alternatives for Cats - The Washington...  -  May 25, 2006
The doctor said to give him subcutaneous fluids every day, with vitamin B, along with an oral dose of potassium gel and a quarter-tablet of Pepcid AC to ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Post - HighBeam Research

Market sorts out the pretenders from contenders for Pfizer Consumer.(...  -  Jun 26, 2006
While product exclusivity for Procter & Gamble's Prilosec OTC and J&J's Maximum Strength Pepcid AC expire this fall, Pfizer's Zantac 150 Hatch Waxman ... Free with registration - Drug Store News - AccessMyLibrary.com

Theft rings hit grocers  -  May 10, 2006
When Durrant searched the vehicle, he found 30 cans of Similac worth $430 and 16 packages of Pepcid AC worth $325. The man admitted stealing the merchandise ... Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Seattle Post Intelligencer

'Leslie James' doesn't eat here anymore  -  Feb 15, 2006
With this column I say goodbye to seven-course dinners and late nights topped off with Pepcid AC, to the forced gluttony of Del Mar Fair reviews and to the ... San Diego Union - Tribune - San Diego Union Tribune

Heartburn - Home Treatment  -  Sep 6, 2007
Some examples of nonprescription acid reducers are Pepcid AC, Tagamet HB, Zantac 75, or Axid AR. Talk with your doctor if you take an H2 blocker for more ... WebMD

Agape in the bejewelled capital, where every dog has his side dish  -  Feb 5, 2005
Zantac and Pepcid AC and TUMS Ultra and Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength: the array of products is breathtaking. But why such a range? Have the famous vomitoria ... Sydney Morning Herald

Peptic Ulcer Disease - Medications  -  Jan 7, 2008
If you are using OTC acid reducers (such as Prilosec OTC or Pepcid AC) to help with your symptoms for more than 10 to 14 days at a time, or if your symptoms ... WebMD

Loyalty clubs worth a look  -  Mar 2, 2008
Venus and Sensor razors and refill cartridges, Lotrimin, Nicorette, Oil of Olay, Oral B replacement heads, Pepcid AC, Prilosec, Primatene, RoC, Rogaine, ... News & Observer

Home | projo.com | The Providence Journal  -  Jul 9, 2006
...to this massive black thing and there's nothing in the cabinets but Pepcid AC and nothing in the fridge but soy milk and a lot of water." ... Providence Journal

POOR OFFENSE MEANS MAALOX MOMENTS  -  Oct 22, 2007
And then there was Sunday, when an apparently comfortable two- touchdown lead heading into the fourth quarter suddenly became a Pepcid AC commercial as the ... Pay-Per-View - Daily Press - ProQuest Archiver

NETWORKS NEED STRATEGY FOR BETTER MARKET PENETRATION  -  May 17, 2005
...belches and mentions that he feels bloated after a hearty meal, the images of Alka Seltzer, Pepcid AC and Charmin could suddenly appear next to the bug. ... Pay-Per-View - New York Post - ProQuest Archiver

It's only rock-and-roll, but boomers (still) like it  -  May 14, 2005
The only pill being popped was Pepcid AC, and instead of free love we were all on the make for free parking. So here I am, looking at the long list of ... $2.95 - Philadelphia Inquirer - NewsBank

Article: Letter: Life's value.(Letters) - Daily Post (Liverpool,...  -  Sep 6, 2007
..."We'll let you carry around some Pepcid AC," Hughes said. Whatever you call MidFirst, it's been a very profitable ... who was not available for an interview ... Pay-Per-View - Daily Post - HighBeam Research

SJ MEN ACCUSED OF RESELLING MILLIONS IN STOLEN SUNDRIES  -  Jun 6, 2008
Oil of Olay, Pepcid AC and teeth brighteners like they were a shadow Safeway or a criminal Costco, according to law enforcement authorities. ... $2.95 - San Jose Mercury News - NewsBank

Lifeline/News in brief  -  Dec 20, 2005
If that doesn't work, H2-blockers (such as Pepcid AC or Zantac) may be more effective. The most aggressive drugs are prescription proton pump inhibitors ... $2.95 - Buffalo News - NewsBank

PROFITS AT P&G ARE UP BY 14%.(Business)(Financial report) | Article …  -  May 2, 2007
Prilosec OTC is locked in a vigorous competition with the acid reducers Pepcid AC, Zantac and Tagamet in the larger, $1.8 billion ... ... Pay-Per-View - Cincinnati Post - HighBeam Research

Zumwalt South does not panic  -  Sep 25, 2007
..."After a game like that, I think all football coaches should invest in Pepcid AC,'' kidded South coach Scott Fulton after his squad came away with a 31-30 ... $2.95 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch - NewsBank

Barrett's: More than acid reflux ; Medicine  -  Apr 8, 2005
Medicines that accomplish this include Pepcid AC and Tagamet HB. Also prescribed are proton pump inhibitors - PPIs - that block acid production by shutting ... Pay-Per-View - The Sun - ProQuest Archiver

ACID REFLUX DRUGS AS EFFECTIVE AS SURGERY.(News) | Article …  -  Dec 16, 2005
AstraZeneca officials say the drug is more advanced than other heartburn drugs such as Zantac and Pepcid AC because ... ... Pay-Per-View - Cincinnati Post - HighBeam Research

Come clean? But the right way doesn't jibe with the driveway  -  May 20, 2006
And our car, The Larry, spits up oil from time to time until you give him a little Pepcid AC. I love The Larry, but driving around our neighborhood, ... $2.95 - Virginian-Pilot - NewsBank

'The Last Thing We Want Is A Civil War'  -  Aug 6, 2006
What if restrictions loosen with a regime change, and Cuban-Americans can ship as much Tylenol, Imodium and Pepcid AC home as they want? ... Pay-Per-View - Tampa Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

HOLIDAYS HEAT UP HEARTBURN.(Living) | Article from The Cincinnati …  -  Dec 14, 2007
...other heartburn drugs such as Zantac and Pepcid AC because ... of the esophagus as well as relieving heartburn. The drug company's Prilosec patent ... ... Pay-Per-View - Cincinnati Post - HighBeam Research

Four small meals a day may help dog.(Daily Break) | Article from The ...  -  May 4, 2007
She had taken Pepcid AC, but it did not help. At night (her worst time), I put her head on a pillow to help, but during the night, she moves off the pillow. ... Pay-Per-View - Virginian-Pilot - HighBeam Research

LIGHTS, CAMERA -- COOK? ; Well, maybe not. Many of the designer …  -  Jul 23, 2006
...to this massive black thing and there's nothing in the cabinets but Pepcid AC and nothing in the fridge but soy milk and a lot of water." ... Pay-Per-View - Orlando Sentinel - ProQuest Archiver

DEAR PHARMACIST, My product picks for common ailments  -  Jun 28, 2005
HEARTBURN: Pepcid AC. STUFFY NOSE: Afrin 12-Hour Extra Moisturizing spray helps; Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) and products containing phenylephrine are nasal ... Pay-Per-View - Newsday - ProQuest Archiver

Article: Heartburn.(Life Extension) - Manila Bulletin | HighBeam...  -  Jul 11, 2007
Tagamet HB starts controlling stomach acid faster than Pepcid AC. The ... claim that Tagamet HB prevents heartburn in "half the time ... marketing for the ... Pay-Per-View - Manila Bulletin - HighBeam Research

BETTER WAY TO BAN HEARTBURN  -  Apr 10, 2008
The two most popular include Zantac (ranitidine) and Pepcid AC (famotidine). Proton pump inhibitors: These drugs suppress acid 24/7 in people with peptic ... Pay-Per-View - South Florida Sun - Sentinel - ProQuest Archiver

Four small meals a day may help dog  -  May 4, 2007
She had taken Pepcid AC, but it did not help. At night (her worst time), I put her head on a pillow to help, but during the night, she moves off the pillow. ... $2.95 - Virginian-Pilot - NewsBank

LIVING WITH ACID REFLUX FREQUENT BOUTS OF INDIGESTION MAY …  -  Oct 16, 2007
For mild, occasional heartburn, over-the-counter medications can lessen symptoms, De Vito says, naming Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Zantac and Pepcid AC as a ... Pay-Per-View - Newsday - ProQuest Archiver

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Pepcid AC is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAmfamox; Antodine; Apo-Famotidine; Apogastine; Bestidine; Blocacid; Brolin; CHEMBANK1161; Cepal; Confobos; Cronol; Cuantin; Dibrit 40; Digervin; Dinul; Dipsin; Dispromil; Dispronil; Duovel; Durater; Evatin; FAMOTIDINE, 99%; Fadin; Fadine; Fadyn; Fagastine; Famo; Famocid; Famodar; Famodil; Famodin; Famodine; Famogard; Famonit; Famopsin; Famos; Famosan; Famotal; Famotep; Famotidina [Spanish]; Famotidine; Famotidine Preservative Free; Famotidine Preservative Free in Plastic Container; Famotidine [Usan:Ban:Inn:Jan]; Famotidinum [Latin]; Famotin; Famovane; Famowal; Famox; Famoxal; Famtac; Famulcer; Fanobel; Fanosin; Fanox; Farmotex; Ferotine; Fibonel; Fluxid; Fudone; Ganor; Gaster; Gastridan; Gastridin; Gastrion; Gastro; Gastro: Gastrodomina; Gastrodomina; Gastrofam; Gastropen; Gastrosidin; H2 Bloc; HSDB 3572; Hacip; Huberdina; Ifada; Ingastri; Invigan; Lecedil; Logos; MK 208; Mensoma; Midefam; Mosul; Motiax; Muclox; Mylanta; Mylanta Ar; Neocidine; Nevofam; Notidin; Novo-Famotidine; Nu-Famotidine; Nulceran; Nulcerin; Panalba; Pepcid; Pepcid Ac; Pepcid Preservative Free in Plastic Container; Pepcid Rpd; Pepcidin; Pepcidin Rapitab; Pepcidina; Pepcidine; Pepdif; Pepdine; Pepdul; Pepfamin; Peptan; Peptidin; Peptifam; Pepzan; Purifam; Quamatel; Quamtel; Renapepsa; Restadin; Rogasti; Rubacina; Sedanium-R; Sigafam; Supertidine; Tairal; Tamin; Tipodex; Topcid; Ulcatif; Ulceprax; Ulcetrax; Ulcofam; Ulfagel; Ulfam; Ulfamid; Ulfinol; Ulgarine; Vagostal; Weimok; Whitidin; Yamarin

Drug Category:
Pepcid AC is categorized under the following by the FDA: Anti-ulcer Agents; Histamine Antagonists; ATC:A02BA03

Dosage Forms:
SOLUTION; TABLET

Absorption:
Absorption is incomplete, 40-45%

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
4-[2-(amino-sulfamoylimino-methyl)ethylsulfanylmethyl]-2-guanidino-1,3-thiazole





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