From the #1 doctor recommended OTC acid reducer brand, PEPCID COMPLETE® is a chewable tablet that provides dual action heartburn relief that works fast and lasts. It combines an antacid that starts neutralizing acid in seconds with an H2 blocker, famotidine, that helps control acid all day or all night.*

The brand name for Famotidine is Pepcid AC or Zantac 360, and you might be more familiar with these brand names for it. Regardless, you should know that it is unwise to take famotidine for longer than 14 days in a row. That is the maximum amount of time that is recommended that anyone take this kind of medication.

To prevent heartburn, you can take Pepcid twice daily - once in the morning and once at night. To prevent occasional symptoms from a heavy or spicy meal, try taking Pepcid 15 minutes to an hour before you eat. Avoid exceeding the recommended dosage or taking Pepcid more often than experts recommend.

The adult Pepcid dosage for heartburn treatment is 10 mg to 20 mg with a glass of water. For heartburn prevention, take 10 mg to 20 mg about 10 to 60 minutes before eating or drinking something that's likely to cause heartburn. Don't take more than 2 doses (up to 40 mg) within 24 hours.

Keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better. You may take this medicine with or without food. Measure the oral liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

The brand name for Famotidine is Pepcid AC or Zantac 360, and you might be more familiar with these brand names for it. Regardless, you should know that it is unwise to take famotidine for longer than 14 days in a row. That is the maximum amount of time that is recommended that anyone take this kind of medication.

Famotidine (brand name: Pepcid AC, Zantac 360) should not be used for longer than 14 days if you are treating heartburn symptoms. Talk to your healthcare provider right away if you need to use this product for longer than 14 days or you've had heartburn for longer than 3 months, as you may have a more serious problem.

You can take Pepcid daily for up to 2 weeks. Let a healthcare professional know if your symptoms don't improve during that time.

How to use Pepcid AC. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily. If you are taking this medication once daily, it is usually taken right before bedtime. The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

Is it best to take Pepcid on an empty stomach? Not necessarily. You can take Pepcid with food or on an empty stomach. But take it before eating to prevent heartburn from foods and drinks that give you indigestion.

Can I take PEPCID® to prevent heartburn? PEPCID AC® provides heartburn relief that starts working in minutes, and controls acid all day or all night,* but it can even prevent heartburn if taken 15 to 60 minutes before a meal.

Famotidine (brand name: Pepcid AC, Zantac 360) should not be used for longer than 14 days if you are treating heartburn symptoms. Talk to your healthcare provider right away if you need to use this product for longer than 14 days or you've had heartburn for longer than 3 months, as you may have a more serious problem.