Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Pepcid AC Tablet
Pepcid AC Tablet
| Generic name | famotidine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonist |
| Forms | Film-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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