Description:   Pepcid Complete combines an acid reducer (famotidine) with antacids (calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide) to relieve heartburn in two different ways: Acid reducers decrease the production of new stomach acid; antacids neutralize acid that is already in the stomach. The active ingredients in PEPCID COMPLETE have been used for years to treat acid-related problems in millions of people safely and effectively.

Uses:   To relieve heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach.

Active Ingredients:
(in each chewablet tablet)
Purpose:
Famotidine 10mg
Acid Reducer
Calcium Carbonate  800 mg
Magnesium Hydroxide  165 mg

Inactive Ingredients:

Cellulose acetate, corn starch, dextrates, flavors, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch, red iron oxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar

Sodium Content:

Each chewable tablet contains 0.5 mg of sodium.

Acid Neutralizing Capacity:

Each chewable tablet contains 21.7 mEq of acid neutralizing capacity.

Action:

It is normal for the stomach to produce acid, especially after consuming food and beverages. However, acid in the stomach may move up into the wrong place (the esophagus), causing burning pain and discomfort that interfere with everyday activities.

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PROVEN EFFECTIVE IN CLINICAL STUDIES

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Directions:

Warnings:

Tips For Managing Heartburn

Other Information:

How Supplied:

Pepcid Complete is available as a rose-colored chewable tablet identified by 'P' . NDC 16837-888

PRODUCT PHOTO(S):

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