Pepcid (generic name: famotidine; brand names include: Famocid, Pepcidine, Famonext, Fanit) belongs to a group of medicines known as H2 histamine blocker.

It is used in the treatment of stomach and intestinal conditions.

Indications include:

short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer
maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patients at reduced dosage after healing of an active ulcer
short-term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer
short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome and multiple endocrine adenomas

Recent studies have shown Pepcid to be beneficial for patients with COVID-19. Pepcid reduced inflammation and eased the symptoms of COVID-19.

Recommendations

Follow the directions for taking Pepcid provided by your doctor. Take your medicine exactly as directed.

Precautions

Tell your doctor before taking Pepcid, if:

you are allergic to any medicines;
you have any serious medical conditions;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: famotidine.