Drug Name

Pepcid (Famotidine)

Drug Uses

Pepcid is used for treating as well as preventing ulcers. It is as well as used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), conditions that cause increased acid secretion, as well as esophagitis. It as well as may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Take Pepcid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Pepcid by mouth with or without food.
Take Pepcid at least 2 hours before or after using cephalosporins (eg, cephalexin), itraconazole, or ketoconazole.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Pepcid is an H2 (histamine) blocker. It reduces stomach acid by blocking one of the chemicals (histamine) that stimulates the release of acid into the stomach.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Pepcid , take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Tablets as well as suspension should be stored at room temperature, 15-30C (59-86F). Injection should be stored between 2-8C (36-46F).

Warnings/Precautions

Some health examination conditions may work with this medicine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you possess any health examination conditions, especially incase any of the following apply to you:

• incase you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• incase you are using any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• incase you possess allergies to medicines or other substances
• incase you possess kidney or liver problems

Some MEDICINES MAY WORK with Pepcid . But, no specific interactions with Pepcid are known at this time.

Likely Side Effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people possess no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor incase any of these most ORDINARY side effects persist or become bothersome:

• Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; headache.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these VERY BAD side effects occur:

• Very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); convulsions (seizures).

More Information

For best results, this medication is often used along with lifestyle changes such as stress-reduction programs, exercise as well as dietary changes. Talk to your health care professional about lifestyle changes you can benefit from. Laboratory tests may be done periodically while using this medication to monitor results as well as halt side effects.