A trademark for the drug famotidine.

Does Pepcid have another name?

Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. Famotidine is available under the following different brand names: Pepcid, Zantac 360, Act, Dyspep HB, Fluxid, and Acid Controller.

What is the medical term Pepcid?

Pepcid (famotidine) is a histamine-2 blocker that works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces. Pepcid is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines.