Pepcid is a brand name of famotidine, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):
PEPCID (famotidine - for suspension; oral)
Manufacturer: SALIX PHARMS
Approval date: February 2, 1987
Strength(s): 40MG/5ML [RLD][AB]
PEPCID (famotidine - tablet; oral)
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
Manufacturer: LUPIN LTD
Approval date: June 29, 2010
Strength(s): 40MG/5ML [AB]
Manufacturer: NAVINTA LLC
Approval date: May 27, 2010
Strength(s): 40MG/5ML [AB]
famotidine tablet; oral
Manufacturer: ALEMBIC PHARMS LTD
Approval date: May 22, 2009
Strength(s): 20MG [AB], 40MG [AB]
Manufacturer: APOTEX
Approval date: July 23, 2001
Strength(s): 20MG [AB], 40MG [AB]
Manufacturer: CARLSBAD
Approval date: April 16, 2001
Strength(s): 20MG [AB], 40MG [AB]
Manufacturer: DR REDDYS LABS LTD
Approval date: April 16, 2001
Strength(s): 20MG [AB], 40MG [AB]
Manufacturer: IVAX SUB TEVA PHARMS
Approval date: April 16, 2001
Strength(s): 20MG [AB], 40MG [AB]
Manufacturer: MYLAN
Approval date: April 16, 2001
Strength(s): 20MG [AB], 40MG [AB]
Manufacturer: MYLAN
Approval date: April 18, 2001
Strength(s): 20MG [AB], 40MG [AB]
Manufacturer: PERRIGO
Approval date: July 27, 2005
Strength(s): 20MG [AB], 40MG [AB]
Manufacturer: SANDOZ
Approval date: May 10, 2001
Strength(s): 20MG [AB], 40MG [AB]
Manufacturer: TEVA
Approval date: April 16, 2001
Strength(s): 20MG [AB], 40MG [AB]
Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
Approval date: April 16, 2001
Strength(s): 20MG [AB], 40MG [AB]
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)