Famotidine Tablet



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  • Contains / Salt: Famotidine


Famotidine Tablet Information

Famotidine Tablet is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Other than this, Famotidine Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Famotidine Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Famotidine Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Famotidine Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Famotidine Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Famotidine Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Famotidine Tablet contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Famotidine Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Famotidine Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



Famotidine Tablet Benefits & Uses

Famotidine Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Famotidine Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage

Famotidine Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Famotidine Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    There are no side effects of Famotidine Tablet in pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Famotidine Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    Famotidine Tablet does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Famotidine Tablet on the Kidneys?


    Famotidine Tablet rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Famotidine Tablet on the Liver?


    Famotidine Tablet is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Famotidine Tablet on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Famotidine Tablet for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Famotidine Tablet with Other Drugs

Famotidine Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Famotidine Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Famotidine Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Famotidine Tablet

  • Is this Famotidine Tablet habit forming or addictive?


    Famotidine Tablet is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Famotidine Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Famotidine Tablet only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Famotidine Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Famotidine Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Famotidine Tablet


    Taking Famotidine Tablet with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Famotidine Tablet


    Consuming Famotidine Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

    Severe


Frequently asked Questions about Famotidine Tablet

Question about 5 years ago

What is Famotidine Tablet?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Famotidine Tablet is a brand name of famotidine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine (H2 receptor blocker). It inhibits the acid production in the stomach. It is used to treat a number of stomach problems such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Famotidine Tablet without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

It is a prescription drug so do not take Famotidine Tablet without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Famotidine Tablet cause constipation?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Famotidine Tablet may cause constipation in patients who are taking this drug but the frequency of incident is not known. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Famotidine Tablet with omeprazole?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Famotidine Tablet can be taken with omeprazole. They both work in different ways to reduce stomach acid production. If your symptoms are more severe then a combination of these two medicines will be beneficial. However, you must consult your doctor before taking these two medications together.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Famotidine Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Famotidine Tablet causes nausea and vomiting. It is a known side effect of this drug. If it persists or becomes severe after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pepcid® (Famotidine)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 650

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 641-643

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