Famotidine Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
Famotidine is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomachprevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain food and beverages
What should I know before taking it?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What important warnings are listed?
Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers
How is this medication usually taken?
adults and children 12 years and over:to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew. to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water at any time from 15 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburndo not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: ask a doctor
What side effects are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What interactions are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=018b02e8-1005-4736-a4fc-962881f52adf
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