Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Pepcid AC Tablet

Pepcid AC Tablet

Generic namefamotidine
Drug classHistamine H2 Receptor Antagonist
FormsFilm-coated tablet (10 mg)

Pepcid AC is an over-the-counter medicine that contains famotidine, a histamine H2-receptor blocker. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes.

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