Should I Take Pepcid Every Day?
Pronounced: (fam-OH-tih-dine)
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not...
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Source: First DataBank
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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