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Famotidine is used to to treat ulcers;
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow
of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the food pipe
(esophagus); and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such
as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Over-the-counter famotidine is used to
prevent and treat symptoms of heartburn associated with acid indigestion
and sour stomach. Famotidine is in a class of medications called H |
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Famotidine |
| 20 Famotidine
20mg |
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Men
Women
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| 60
Famotidine 20mg |
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| 90
Famotidine 20mg |
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| 30
Famotidine 40mg |
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| 60
Famotidine 40mg |
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| 90
Famotidine 40mg |
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Famotidine Medication Drug
Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Online Famotidine Use Indication:
Famotidine comes as a tablet, an orally disintegrating tablet,
and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once daily
at bedtime or two to four times a day. Over-the-counter famotidine comes
as a tablet, a chewable tablet, and a capsule to take by mouth. It is
usually taken once or twice a day. To prevent symptoms, it is taken 15 to
16 minutes before eating or drinking foods that cause heartburn. Follow
the directions on your prescription or the package label carefully, and
ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take famotidine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or
take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Keep the orally disintegrating tablets in the packets until you are ready
to use them. To take the orally disintegrating tablet, use dry hands to
peel back the foil packaging. Immediately take out the tablet and place it
in your mouth. The tablet will quickly dissolve and can be swallowed with
saliva. No water is needed to swallow disintegrating tablets.
Shake the liquid well for 5 to 10 seconds before each use to mix the
medicine evenly.
Thoroughly chew the chewable tablets before swallowing them.
Do not take over-the-counter famotidine for longer than 2 weeks unless
your doctor tells you to. If symptoms of heartburn, acid indigestion, or
sour stomach last longer than 2
Medication Famotidine Side Effects:
Precautions on using Famotidine
Before
taking famotidine,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if
you are allergic to famotidine, cimetidine (Tagamet), nizatidine (Axid),
ranitidine (Zantac), or any other medcations.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what
prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional
supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
- tell your doctor if you have or have
ever had kidney disease or phenylketonuria.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant,
plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant
while taking famotidine, call your doctor
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