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Professional Information — Famotidine

Full FDA prescribing details for healthcare professionals.

Last updated · May 12, 2026Source: DailyMed ↗
Highlights of Prescribing InformationRevised: Mar 15, 2025


Drug Facts

Indications and Usage


  • relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
  • prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain food and beverages

Dosage and Administration


  • 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 heartburn
    • do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Sources

RxCUI: 199047

NDC: 49035-589

Last fetched: May 12, 2026

Source: DailyMed ↗

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