Pepcid

Pepcid is a brand name of famotidine, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

PEPCID (famotidine - for suspension; oral)

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  Manufacturer: SALIX PHARMS
  
  Approval date: February 2, 1987
  
  Strength(s): 40MG/5ML ^[RLD][AB]

PEPCID (famotidine - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: MARATHON PHARMS
  
  Approval date: October 15, 1986
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[RLD][AB]

Has a generic version of Pepcid been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Pepcid:

famotidine for suspension; oral

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  Manufacturer: LUPIN LTD
  
  Approval date: June 29, 2010
  
  Strength(s): 40MG/5ML ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: NAVINTA LLC
  
  Approval date: May 27, 2010
  
  Strength(s): 40MG/5ML ^[AB]

famotidine tablet; oral

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  Manufacturer: ALEMBIC PHARMS LTD
  
  Approval date: May 22, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: APOTEX
  
  Approval date: July 23, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: CARLSBAD
  
  Approval date: April 16, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: DR REDDYS LABS LTD
  
  Approval date: April 16, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: IVAX SUB TEVA PHARMS
  
  Approval date: April 16, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MYLAN
  
  Approval date: April 16, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MYLAN
  
  Approval date: April 18, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: PERRIGO
  
  Approval date: July 27, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: SANDOZ
  
  Approval date: May 10, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: TEVA
  
  Approval date: April 16, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: April 16, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: WOCKHARDT
  
  Approval date: April 16, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Pepcid. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Pepcid.

See also...

• Pepcid Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Pepcid Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Pepcid Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Pepcid Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Pepcid Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Pepcid AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Famotidine Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Famotidine Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Famotidine Chewable Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Famotidine Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Famotidine Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Famotidine Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Famotidine Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Famotidine AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)