Compare to Maximum Strength Pepcid AC active ingredient. Just one tablet of Equate Famotidine Tablets, 20 mg, Cool Mint, prevents and relieves heartburn associated with the acid indigestion brought on by eating and drinking certain foods and beverages. Releases a cooling sensation in mouth and throat. This heartburn relief medicine is an acid reducer intended for adults and children 12 years and over. Controls the acid production in the stomach. Why wait for heartburn relief? Cool Mint flavor tablets help prevent meal-induced heartburn when taken at least 10-60 minutes before eating. This product does not contain gluten.