Pepcid (Famotidine) is categorized as which type of product?

• A. Ear cleaner (non prescription)
• B. Cardiac medication
• C. Ear cleaner (prescription)
• D. Gastric Protectant

Answer: (D)

Pepcid (famotidine) is categorized as a gastric protectant. It works as an H2 receptor blocker, reducing stomach acid production by acting on the cells that line the stomach. This helps ulcers and other acid-related GI conditions heal and reduces irritation of the gastric mucosa. It isn’t an ear cleaner or something used to treat heart (cardiac) conditions, so those categories don’t fit. In veterinary practice, famotidine is used to protect the stomach lining and manage acid-related gastrointestinal issues, which is why it fits best as a gastric protectant.