Pepcid Duo
Pepcid Duo treats heartburn and acid reflux for a short time in adults and teens over 16.
Form
purutabletti
Strength
10 mg / 165 mg / 800 mg
Active Ingredient
Famotidine
Manufacturer
McNeil / JNTL Consumer Health (Finland) Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Chew one tablet thoroughly when you have heartburn or indigestion.
Method
Chew the tablet well. If you can, drink a glass of water to help swallow.
Important
Do not take more than 2 tablets in one day. Do not use for more than 2 weeks.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache.
RARE
- •Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, which can cause trouble swallowing; hives and difficulty breathing.
- •Severe allergic reaction that causes breathing problems or dizziness.
- •Severe skin damage (painful red areas, then large blisters, and skin layers may peel off).
- •Nausea.
- •Vomiting.
- •Dizziness.
- •Belching.
- •Tingling and numbness.
- •Diarrhea.
- •Flatulence.
- •Dry mouth.
- •Stomach bloating.
- •Nervousness.
- •Indigestion.
- •Thirst.
- •Stomach ache.
- •Sore throat.
- •Taste disturbances.
- •Abdominal distension (feeling of fullness in the stomach).
- •Rash.
- •Itching.
- •Drowsiness.
- •Hives.
- •Unusual tiredness or weakness.
- •Lack of strength.
- •Liver problems or abnormal liver test results.
- •Nervous system disorders like hallucinations, confusion, sleep problems, seizures, drowsiness, agitation, and depression.
- •Blood disorders, such as fewer platelets, red, or white blood cells.
- •Muscle cramps.
- •Impotence, decreased sexual desire, and breast tenderness.
- •Hair loss.
- •General feeling of being unwell.
- •Changes in how often you have bowel movements and their consistency, abdominal bloating, and feeling full.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to famotidine, magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, or any other ingredient in Pepcid Duo.
- Do not take if you have severe kidney problems.
- Do not take if you are allergic to other medicines that reduce stomach acid (H2-antagonists).
- Stop using Pepcid Duo and see a doctor right away if you get new symptoms.
- Stop using Pepcid Duo and see a doctor right away if you have trouble swallowing.
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- Stop using Pepcid Duo and see a doctor right away if you have pain when swallowing.
- Stop using Pepcid Duo and see a doctor right away if you have severe vomiting.
- Stop using Pepcid Duo and see a doctor right away if you have black stools.
- Stop using Pepcid Duo and see a doctor right away if you feel like choking or have chest pain.
- If your symptoms last or get worse after two weeks, talk to your doctor.
- Do not give this medicine to children under 16 years old.