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famotidine Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What dosages is famotidine available in?
famotidine is available as a 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg oral tablet and a 40 mg/5 ml oral suspension.
What is famotidine used for?
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)
How does famotidine work?
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.
How do I take famotidine?
famotidine is typically taken by mouth once or twice daily.
Is it safe for me to take famotidine?
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.
famotidine Common Side Effects
Common side effects of famotidine:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
famotidine Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with famotidine.
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on famotidine
- No drug interactions have been identified
Who makes famotidine?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is famotidine safe in pregnancy?
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.
What to do if you missed your famotidine dose
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