Famotidine or Pepcid Medication Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling)

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Your medication Famotidine

Famotidine is also known by the brand name: Pepcid.
Famotidine comes in 10, 20, and 40mg tablets.
Famotidine is most commonly used for treating or preventing stomach ulcers, treating acid reflux disease, and heartburn. It could be given to you for other reasons. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist. This medication is taken by mouth once daily, and it can be taken with or without food. Take with a full glass of water. Ask your doctor before you take this medication with antacids.
Standard dosing of famotidine ranges from 10-20mg every 12 hours as needed.
Some common side effects with famotidine include agitation and vomiting.
Some less common side effects include headache, dizziness, diarrhea, and constipation.
Do not take famotidine if you are hypersensitive to famotidine, other H2 antagonists, or any component of the formulation.
If you miss a dose of famotidine:
• If you take this medication on a regular basis, take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
• Many times, this drug is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the doctor.

The best way to store famotidine:
• Store at room temperature.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom or refrigerator.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.

When taking famotidine, remember it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
• You have signs of an allergic reaction, like rash, hives, itching, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever

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