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Famotidine is available as a 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg oral tablet and a 40 mg/5 ml oral suspension.

Famotidine is a histamine H2 antagonist and is used to treat the following:

• Gastric ulcer (open sore in the stomach)
• Duodenal ulcer (open sore in the first part of the small intestine)
• Heartburn (GERD)
• Erosive esophagitis due to GERD (inflammation of the esophagus)
• Other conditions that cause too much stomach acid secretion (i.e., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)
• Prevention and treatment of heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD)

Famotidine is a histamine-2 (H2) antagonist. It works by lowering the amount of stomach acid released by certain cells in the lining of your stomach.

Famotidine is typically taken by mouth once or twice daily.

Famotidine is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have a history of hypersensitivity to other H2-receptor antagonists.

Common side effects of Famotidine:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Diarrhea

Serious side effects are rare with Famotidine.

• No drug interactions have been identified

Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers

It is not known if Famotidine will harm your unborn baby. You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you are pregnant.

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