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Famotidine uses

is a histamine (H2-receptor antagonist), prescribed for ulcer.

Famotidine indications

Famotidine is a histamine (H2-receptor antagonist), prescribed for ulcer.  It works by decreasing the amount of stomach acid.

Famotidine contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

Famotidine dosage

PO- Adult- The recommended dose is 40mg/day.
Child- The recommended dose is 0.5 mg/kg/day at bedtime.

Famotidine usage

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Famotidine precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Famotidine side effects

Body as a whole - Fever and fatigue.
Heart - Palpitations and abnormal heart beat.
Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, nausea, jaundice, elevated liver enzymes level, abdominal discomfort and dry mouth.
Blood - Decreased white blood cells and platelets count.
Hypersensitivity - Rash and swelling.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps and muscle pain.
Central Nervous system - Confusion, seizures, hallucinations, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders.
Skin - Acne, dry and itchy skin.
Eye and ENT - Ringing in the ear and taste disorder.

Famotidine warning

Avoid excess dosage.

Famotidine storage conditions

Store it at controlled room temperature and in an airtight container. Keep away from children.
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Compare prices at online shops


StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
20 mg30 $16.95USA
40 mg100 $135.11Canada, UK
20 mg100 $33.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
40 mg90 $79.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
20 mg90 $45.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
20 mg98 $50.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA
40 mg100 $74.34Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
40 mg98 $69.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
10 mg120 $38.88Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
10 mg90 $17.38USA
10 mg100 $18.76USA
20 mg98 $56.76Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
20 mg70 $21.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
40 mg98 $69.00Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA


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Femoact 40 mg Tablet $0.00
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Femotidine 20 mg Tablet $0.05
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Nilacid 40 mg Tablet $0.01
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Promocid 40 mg x 5 x 6's $5.92
20 mg10 Tablet$0.28
20 mg x 10's $0.28
Recid 20mg TAB / 10 $0.28
RECID tab 20 mg x 10's $0.28Max
40 mg x 10's $0.55
Recid 40mg TAB / 10 $0.55
RECID tab 40 mg x 10's $0.55Max
Regastin 40 mg x 30's $9.28
Regastin 20 mg x 30's $6.10
40 mg10 Tablet$0.52
Ulcimax 20 mg Tablet $0.03
20 mg x 14's $0.04
ULCIMAX film-coated tab 20 mg x 14's $0.04Cipla
Ulcimax 20mg FC-TAB / 14 $0.04
Ulcimax 40 mg Tablet $0.05
40 mg x 14's $0.07
Ulcimax 40mg FC-TAB / 14 $0.07
ULCIMAX film-coated tab 40 mg x 14's $0.07Cipla
ULCIMAX Capsule/ Tablet / 40mg (14 units) $0.07Cipla
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Famotidine - Frequently asked Questions

Can Famotidine be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

Can Famotidine be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Famotidine be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Famotidine, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Famotidine. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

Patient reports

Patient reported useful

No survey data has been collected yet


Patient reported side effects

No survey data has been collected yet


Patient reported price estimates

No survey data has been collected yet


Two patients reported frequency of use

How often should I take Famotidine?
According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Famotidine should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients%
Twice in a day1
50.0%
3 times in a day1
50.0%


Three patients reported doses

What is the specific doses you have used?
Famotidine May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients%
6-10mg1
33.3%
11-50mg1
33.3%
51-100mg1
33.3%


Patient reported time for results

No survey data has been collected yet


Two patients reported administration

When is the best condition to take Famotidine: Before or after food?
Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Famotidine is best taken at Before food. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
Patients%
Before food2
100.0%


Two patients reported age

Patients%
16-291
50.0%
46-601
50.0%


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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology