Pepcid Generic: An Overview
Pepcid® (
famotidine) is a medication that has been licensed to treat several conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. It is part of a class of drugs known as
H2 blockers. Pepcid is available both over the counter and by prescription.
Prescription-strength Pepcid is made by Merck and Company. Over-the-counter
Pepcid AC® and
Pepcid Complete® are made by Johnson & Johnson. Generic prescription-strength Pepcid tablets are currently available, as are over-the-counter generic Pepcid AC and Pepcid Complete.
At this time, the following products are not available in generic form:
- Maximum Strength Pepcid EZ Chews chewable tablets
- Pepcid for Oral Suspension (liquid prescription Pepcid).
Strengths of Generic Pepcid
Generic prescription Pepcid is available in the following strengths:
- Famotidine 20 mg tablets
- Famotidine 40 mg tablets
Generic over-the-counter Pepcid is available in 10 mg and 20 mg tablets, and is sold under the following names:
- Famotidine tablets
- Acid Reducer tablets
- Heartburn Relief tablets.
Generic over-the-counter Pepcid complete is sold under the name Famotidine Complete Chewable tablets.
Who Makes Generic Pepcid?
Generic Pepcid is made by several companies, including:
- Goodsense
- Ivax Pharmaceuticals
- Leader Brand Products
- Major Pharmaceuticals
- Mylan Pharmaceuticals
- Perrigo Consumer Healthcare
- Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
- Watson Pharmaceuticals.
Talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider if you are interested in more information about the makers of generic Pepcid.
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