Pepcid
PATIENT INFORMATION
The patient should be instructed to shake the oral suspension vigorously for 5-10 seconds prior to each use. Unused constituted oral suspension should be discarded after 30 days.
Patients should be instructed to leave the PEPCID RPD Orally Disintegrating Tablet in the unopened package until the time of use. Patients should then open the tablet blister pack with dry hands, place the tablet on the tongue to dissolve and be swallowed with saliva. No water is needed for taking the tablet.
Phenylketonurics: Phenylketonuric patients should be informed that PEPCID RPD contains phenylalanine 1.05 mg per 20 mg orally disintegrating tablet and 2.10 mg per 40 mg orally disintegrating tablet.
Generic Name: Famotidine
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