This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Is Pepcid® AC® Maximum Strength Acid Reducer Tablets 25 Ct Box Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.
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Minty chewable tablets with a slightly chalky texture, often described as small, discreet, and portable. Users typically chew one at onset of heartburn or acid indigestion for rapid relief. Reviews commonly cite effectiveness and convenience, overall, while some note a chalky aftertaste, grittiness, or occasional slow dissolution in the mouth.

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Ingredients

Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet): Famotidine 20 Mg (Acid Reducer)Inactive Ingredients: Carnauba Wax, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Pregelatinized Starch, Talc, Titanium Dioxide.

What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly diet?

An Alpha-Gal diet eliminates mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. This includes beef, pork, lamb, dairy products, gelatin, and certain medications derived from mammals. The condition involves a specific sugar molecule found in most mammals, often triggered after a tick bite. People may experience delayed allergic reactions 3-6 hours after consuming trigger foods. The diet focuses on safe alternatives like poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins. When followed carefully, often with guidance from an allergist or dietitian, it can prevent serious reactions while maintaining adequate nutrition.

Where to buy

Pepcid® AC® Maximum Strength Acid Reducer Tablets 25 Ct Box is available at 5 retailers

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Flavor
Neutral
Texture
Hard
Commonly used for
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