Pronunciation: fam OH ti deen
Brand: Heartburn Relief, Leader Acid Reducer, Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength
10 mg, round, orange, imprinted with TEVA, 2662
20 mg, round, beige, imprinted with TEVA, 5728
40 mg, round, tan, imprinted with TEVA, 5729
20 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with M F1
40 mg, round, green, imprinted with M F2
20 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with L194
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with CTI 121
40 mg, round, tan, imprinted with TEVA, 5729
20 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with M F1
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with CTI 121
40 mg, round, white, imprinted with CTI 122
20 mg, round, beige, imprinted with W 936
40 mg, round, white, imprinted with W 937
20 mg, white, imprinted with PAC 20
20 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with C 119
20 mg, round, beige, imprinted with 93, 896
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with LI94
40 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with C 120
40 mg, round, beige, imprinted with 93, 897
20 mg, square, peach, imprinted with PEPCID, MSD 963
40 mg, square, orange, imprinted with PEPCID, MSD 964
Famotidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Famotidine also treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn.
Famotidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Heartburn can mimic early symptoms of a heart attack. Get emergency medical help if you have chest pain that spreads to your jaw or shoulder and you feel anxious or light-headed.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to famotidine or similar medicines such as ranitidine (Zantac), cimetidine (Tagamet), or nizatidine (Axid).
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Famotidine oral is taken by mouth.
Famotidine injection is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection if you are unable to take the medicine by mouth.
You may take famotidine oral with or without food.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Most ulcers heal within 4 weeks of famotidine treatment, but it may take up to 8 weeks of using this medicine before your ulcer heals. Keep using the medication as directed.
Call your doctor if the condition you are treating with famotidine does not improve, or if it gets worse while using famotidine.
Famotidine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes changes in diet or lifestyle habits. Follow all instructions of your doctor or dietitian.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not allow the liquid medicine to freeze.
Throw away any unused famotidine liquid that is older than 30 days.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase the risk of damage to your stomach.
Avoid taking other stomach acid reducers unless your doctor has told you to. However, you may take an antacid (such as Maalox, Mylanta, Gaviscon, Milk of Magnesia, Rolaids, or Tums) with famotidine.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using famotidine and call your doctor at once if you have:
Some side effects may be more likely in older adults and in people who have severe kidney disease.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Famotidine oral can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth. Tell your doctor if you are taking:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect famotidine oral or injection, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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