PEPCID COMPLETE
LOE Approachingfamotidine, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide chewable tablet
NDAORALTABLET, CHEWABLE
Approved
Oct 2000
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
PEPCID COMPLETE (famotidine, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide chewable tablet) is histamine h2 receptor antagonists [moa]. First approved in 2000.
Drug data last refreshed 12h ago · AI intelligence enriched 3w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Pepcid Complete is a combination chewable tablet containing famotidine (an H2-receptor antagonist), calcium carbonate, and magnesium hydroxide for oral use. It treats heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach by reducing stomach acid production while providing immediate antacid relief. The famotidine component blocks histamine-2 receptors to decrease acid secretion, while the antacids neutralize existing acid.
LOE Approaching
As an OTC product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30), brand teams face contraction with focus shifting toward cost management and defensive positioning rather than growth.
Mechanism of Action
Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists
Pharmacologic Class:
Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Career Relevance
Working on Pepcid Complete offers limited career growth potential given the product's LOE-approaching status and lack of linked job postings. Roles are primarily defensive and cost-focused, with emphasis on generic transition planning and market-share retention rather than innovation or expansion.
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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