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Famotidine

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Uses of Famotidine

  • Famotidine helps treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux), peptic ulcer disease, and heartburn.
  • Additionally, it is used for conditions like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, which involves excessive stomach acid.

Side effects of Famotidine

  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Drowsiness
  • Constipation

How Famotidine works

  • Famotidine is an H2 blocker that works by reducing the amount of acid the stomach produces.
  • It accomplishes this by blocking histamine-2 receptors in the stomach, which are responsible for stimulating acid production. 
  • By preventing these receptors from sending signals to produce acid, famotidine decreases the overall acid levels, helping to relieve symptoms such as heartburn, acid reflux, and ulcers.

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Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

  • Famotidine can be taken orally (tablet and suspension).

Age And Dose Restrictions

  • Famotidine is intended to be used by adults and children over 1 year with appropriate dosage.

Contraindications

  • Famotidine is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to famotidine, cimetidine, nizatidine or any other H2 blocker.

Medications To Avoid With This Drug 

  • Avoid taking  posaconazole oral suspension (a drinkable medicine used to prevent and treat some fungal infections), dasatinib, erlotinib, gefitinib, pazopanib (medicines used to treat cancer), ketoconazole (should be administered 2 hours before Famotidine) or Itraconazole, used to treat fungal infections, probenicid, used to treat gout, antacids, for indigestion (famotidine should be administered 1-2 hours before taking an antacid), sucralfate, used to treat and prevent the recurrence of ulcers (sucralfate should not be administered within 2 hours of taking famotidine), calcium carbonate, when used as a medicine for high blood phosphate levels in patients on dialysis,, and atazanavir, used for treatment of HIV infectioncancer medications (dasatinib), HIV medication (dela\virdine mesylate, fosamprenavir), antibiotics (cefditoren), and skeletal muscle relaxants (tizanidine). These medications may alter the safety and effectiveness of this Famotidine.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, it is safe and effective for usage during pregnancy. However, there is a lack of human studies despite evidence of little or no harm to the fetus from those performed on animals.

Within 1 hour, you must experience the benefit of the medicine.

Yes, it's likely safe to take Famotidine during breastfeeding. According to limited human studies, the medicine may not provide a significant risk to the unborn child.

Yes, Famotidine should be used with precaution, specifically if you have a history of kidney disorders or problems. Some patients may need a dosage modification of the medicine. If you have any problems, you should consult your doctor.

Yes, it's likely safe to take Famotidine in liver disease patients. No modification to the dosage is recommended. If you have any problems, you should consult your doctor.

It is not recommended to use any other antacids, antifungal medicines (ketoconazole and itraconazole), hepatitis C medicines (Ledipasvir / Sofosbuvir), medicines for treating leukemia (nilotinib, dasatinib), antibiotics (cefditoren), and HIV medicines (rilpivirine, fosamprenavir). Before using any prescription or over-the-counter medications, you must consult your doctor.

Do not use Famotidine if you have an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity) to any of its components. Avoid using cigarettes and drinking alcohol. Drinking alcohol causes your body to produce more acid in your stomach, which may also result in unpleasant side effects like heartburn. We recommend that you consult a doctor as soon as possible.

No, please do not stop taking Famotidine without first consulting your doctor. Sudden discontinuation of it does have the possibility of causing side effects, including nausea and vomiting.

No, Famotidine is unlikely to affect fertility in either men or women. However, there is currently insufficient evidence to justify any clear conclusion. Consult your doctor for the most accurate information.

Yes, in some cases it can cause diarrhoea as a side effect. Normally, this is not a problem, but if you suffer a fever, stomach problems, and continuous watery stools that will not go quickly, get medical attention right soon.

No, drinking alcohol while taking Famotidine may increase stomach acid production and lead to dehydration, lowering the effectiveness of the medicine. Therefore, it is important to avoid alcohol completely and consult a physician before using Famotidine.

Yes, taking it frequently can cause dry mouth. If this side effect continues to disturb you, make an appointment with your doctor.

Yes, Famotidine is safe with domperidone when recommended by your doctor. Please don't try to medicate yourself.

No, it reduces excessive stomach acid production, which causes acid reflux and heartburn. Consult your doctor immediately if you see any blood in your stool or mucous.

Yes, Famotidine should not cause any adverse effects for major people. However, it must be taken before breakfast in the morning. It reduces acid production in the stomach because major acid is formed in the morning.

No, Famotidine is not recommended for children under 18 years old (at least 35 kg or more weight required). It is important to consult a medical doctor before giving any medication to your child.

Yes, you can take antacids with Famotidine. Antacids provide quick relief by neutralizing stomach acid, while Famotidine reduces acid production. However, it's best to take antacids at least 1 to 2 hours apart from Famotidine to avoid any potential interactions.

Yes, there is a generic form of Famotidine available. It is often marketed under its chemical name, Famotidine, and is available in both over-the-counter and prescription strengths.

Yes, children can take Famotidine, but the dosage and administration should be determined by a doctor based on the child's age, weight, and medical condition. It is important to follow the doctor's recommendations and dosage instructions carefully.

Yes, Famotidine can help with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). It works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach, which helps alleviate symptoms such as heartburn and acid reflux associated with GERD.

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