Pepcid Complete, 100 Chewable Tablets

PEPCID® is a histamine-2 blocker (H2 blocker) with the active ingredient famotidine. Famotidine helps relieve heartburn by reducing the amount of acid the stomach. Dual Action PEPCID COMPLETE® combines an antacid that starts neutralizing acid in seconds and an H2 Blocker that helps control acid all day or all night*, so you don’t have to choose between hurting now or hurting later. *Based on 9-hour acid control studies during the day and 12-hour acid control studies during the night. Acid control does not imply symptom relief. At a Glance: Prevents and relieves heartburn do to acid indigestion Original strength acid reducer 1 tablet controls acid all day or night1 Can be taken as little as 15 minutes before your first bite for heartburn prevention2 Berry Flavor Package Contents: PEPCID (famotidine) COMPELETE® All-Day Heartburn Relief Tablets, Berry Flavored, 100 count. WHAT EXACTLY IS HEARTBURN? It has nothing to do with your heart, so why call it heartburn? Probably because it’s easier than saying “esophageal burn.” Heartburn happens when acid escapes from your stomach up into your esophagus. Your lower esophageal sphincter is supposed to prevent that. But sometimes it relaxes or doesn’t close properly and the acid escapes. Unlike the stomach, the esophagus isn’t meant to house acid, so that’s when you feel the burn. How is PEPCID different? ABOUT ANTACIDS: Neutralizes the existing stomach acid Doesn’t stop your stomach from making more acid Starts working in seconds May last 20-30 minutes per dose ABOUT H2 BLOCKERS (PEPCID): Lowers the amount of acid your stomach produces Blocks the histamine receptors in your stomach that are responsible for triggering acid production Starts to work in 15 minutes Lasts all day or all night1 ABOUT PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (PPIs): Works by shutting down pumps that release acid into your stomach Not intended for immediate relief May take 1-4 days to become fully effective Requires a daily dosing regimen