Pepcid use

[DiabeticMom]

Hi,
It sounds like Pepcid is helpful with pancreatitis. Can anyone tell me dose(1/4 of 10 mg?)' when it's given and if there is any downside to trying? Also, what about Pepcid AC? What does the AC mean? Should I use it or a different Pepcin?

Thanks.

Barb & Chong

 

[Hope + (((Baby)))GA]

It has to be Pepcid A/C.......DO NOT USE Pepcid Complete. Dose is 1/4 of a 10 mg b.i.d. or 1/2 of a 10 mg. s.i.d. (once a day).

 

[DiabeticMom]

With food, without food, any time or specific time. What is b.i.d and s.i.d?

 

[Blue]

With food, without food, any time or specific time. What is b.i.d and s.i.d?

Get the regular Pepcid AC 10mg strength
Cut the pills into 4, and you can give 1/4 BID.
I gave first thing in the morn because stomach upset was present.
SID is single dose, once a day
BID is two doses, twice a day, usually at shot times, 12hrs apart
TID is three doses, three times a day, and many who use PZI insulin need to dose every 8hours as it's not as long lasting as Lantus or Levemir.

The maximum dose for a cat in a day is 5mg, so that's why we say to cut the pill into 4 pieces.
The 1/4 tab will not last the whole day so it's convenient to give 1/4 am and pm, when you are giving Insulin shots and other meds.

 

[Ry & Scooter]

You don't have to use brand name Pepcid AC, I use just a generic brand 10mg Famotidine tablets because they are half the price. It is called "Acid Control" :lol: