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PEPCID 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS

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Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Pepcid10 mgCoated Tablets

Famotidine

Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication,as it contains important information for you.

Follow the administration instructions for the medication contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist.

-Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again.

-If you need advice or more information, consult your pharmacist.

-If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are side effects not listed in this package leaflet.

-You should consult a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days of treatment.

Contents of the Package Leaflet:

  1. What Pepcid is and what it is used for
  2. What you need to know before taking Pepcid
  3. How to take Pepcid
  4. Possible side effects
  5. Storage of Pepcid
  6. Package Contents and Additional Information
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1. What Pepcid is and what it is used for

Famotidine belongs to a group of medications that act on acid-producing cells in the stomach, reducing acid production.

Pepcid is indicated for the relief and symptomatic treatment of heartburn and stomach acid in adults and children over 16 years of age.

You should consult a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days of treatment.

2. What you need to know before taking Pepcid

Do not take Pepcid

-if you are allergic to famotidine or any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6).

  • -if you are allergic to other H2 antagonist medications (antihistamines), as cross-hypersensitivity has been observed.

Warnings and Precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Pepcid:

  • -if you have unexplained weight loss.
  • -if you are middle-aged or older and have stomach discomfort for the first time or your symptoms have recently changed.
  • -if you have liver or kidney problems.
  • -if you have difficulty swallowing or if stomach discomfort persists.
  • -if you have a history of allergy to other medications in this group (cimetidine, nizatidine, ranitidine).

Suspend treatment and consult your doctor if you experience difficulty or pain when swallowing, severe vomiting, black stools, shortness of breath, or chest pain.

Treatment should not exceed 7 days; if you do not improve or worsen after this time, consult your doctor.

To avoid stomach discomfort related to hyperacidity (heavy digestions, heartburn, and acid), you should try not to smoke, eat regularly, not consume alcohol, and avoid stressful situations.

If you are going to undergo any diagnostic tests (including blood tests, skin tests using allergens, etc.), inform your doctor that you are taking this medication, as it may alter the test results.

Children and Adolescents

Children under 16 years of age should not take this medication.

Taking Pepcid with Other Medications

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or may need to use any other medication:

  • -Calcium carbonate, when used to treat high blood phosphorus levels (hyperphosphatemia) in patients on dialysis.
  • -Do not take antacids (bicarbonates, carbonates, hydroxides, aluminum, magnesium, calcium salts, etc.) until 2 hours after taking this medication.
  • -If you are taking preparations containing ketoconazole or itraconazole (oral antifungals), you should avoid taking medications that reduce gastric acidity (e.g., famotidine 10 mg) and should take famotidine 2 hours after the antifungal.
  • -This medication may reduce the effects of preparations containing iron salts.
  • -Pepcid may decrease the effect of the oral suspension of posaconazole (a medication used to prevent and treat some fungal infections).
  • -Pepcid may decrease the effect of dasatinib, erlotinib, gefitinib, or pazopanib (medications used to treat cancer).

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.

Breastfeeding women should suspend treatment with famotidine or interrupt breastfeeding.

Driving and Using Machines

Although no effects are expected, if dizziness occurs, you should not drive or use hazardous machinery.

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3. How to Take Pepcid

Follow the administration instructions for the medication contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Adults and adolescents over 16 years of age:

The recommended dose is 1 tablet when symptoms appear or 1 tablet 1 hour before eating to prevent symptoms associated with food and drink.

Do not take more than 2 tablets per day.

Treatment should not exceed 1 week.

This medication is taken orally.

Swallow the tablets whole with the help of a glass of liquid.

Use in Children and Adolescents

Children under 16 years of age should not take this medication.

Use in Elderly Patients

Elderly patients who experience stomach discomfort for the first time or unexplained weight loss should consult their doctor before taking this medication.

Use in Patients with Renal Impairment

You should consult a doctor before using this medication. A dose adjustment may be necessary.

If You Take More Pepcid Than You Should

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately, or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562.04.20 (indicating the medication and the amount ingested).

If You Forget to Take Pepcid

Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.

If you have any other questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible Side Effects

Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

The most common side effects are headache and dizziness.

Other side effects are:

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

  • excess gas

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

  • constipation and diarrhea

Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

  • hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, angioedema
  • reversible mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, agitation, confusion, and hallucinations
  • dizziness, asthenia, fatigue, and somnolence
  • nausea and/or vomiting, abdominal discomfort, pain or distension, loss of appetite, dry mouth
  • cholestatic jaundice, liver enzyme alterations
  • toxic epidermal necrolysis, skin rash, pruritus, urticaria
  • joint pain (arthralgia), muscle cramps
  • discomfort
  • hair loss

Reporting Side Effects

If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are side effects not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medication Monitoring System: www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.

5. Storage of Pepcid

Store below 30°C. Keep the container tightly closed to protect it from moisture.

Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medication after the expiration date shown on the container after "EXP". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medications should not be disposed of through wastewater or household waste. Deposit the containers and medications you no longer need at the pharmacy's SIGRE point. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the containers and medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

Pepcid Composition

-The active ingredient is Famotidine 10 mg per coated tablet.

-The other ingredients are: hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized cornstarch, red iron oxide (E172), talc, titanium dioxide (E171), and carnauba wax.

Product Appearance and Package Contents

They are pale pink coated tablets.

Pepcid is available in packs of 6 and 12 coated tablets.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorization Holder:

JNTL Consumer Health (Spain), S.L.

C/ Vía de los Poblados 1, Edificio E, planta 3

28033-Madrid

Spain

Manufacturer:

JANSSEN-CILAG, S.P.A.

Vía C.Janssen

04010 Borgo S.Michele, Latina (Italy)

Date of the Last Revision of this Package Leaflet: September 2018

Detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for PEPCID 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS?
PEPCID 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS does not require a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
What is the active substance in PEPCID 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS?
The active ingredient in PEPCID 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS is famotidine. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
Who manufactures PEPCID 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS?
PEPCID 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS is manufactured by Jntl Consumer Health (Spain) S.L.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
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What are the alternatives to PEPCID 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS?
Other medicines with the same active substance (famotidine) include FAMOTIDINE ARISTO 20 mg TABLETS, FAMOTIDINE ARISTO 40 mg TABLETS, FAMOTIDINE CINFA 20 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.
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