Famotidine Powder For Oral Suspension 40Mg Drug Medication Dosage Information
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Famotidine: Powder for oral suspension (40mg)

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Famotidine 40mg/5ml for Susp
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Famotidine 40mg/5ml for Susp

What is this Medicine?

FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can also relieve heartburn from acid reflux.

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Famotidine 40mg/5ml Powder for Suspension

NDC: 681800150
  • Prescription Required
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)
  • FDA Approved




FDA approved for the following conditions:
Gastric Ulcer, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Multiple Endocrine Adenoma Syndrome, Systemic Mastocytosis, Duodenal Ulcer

Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
NSAID-induced Ulcer Prophylaxis, Aspiration Prophylaxis

Storage Information
Protect from light
Store at 77 degrees F; excursions permitted to 59-86 degrees F
Discard unused reconstituted product after 30 days
Famotidine 40mg/5ml Powder for Suspension
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Reported Side Effects for Famotidine 40mg/5ml Powder for Suspension

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Constipation Incidence:
1.2%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Lightheadedness Incidence:
1.3%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Loose Stools Incidence:
1.7%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Headache Incidence:
4.7%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
Daily Life Interactions for Famotidine 40mg/5ml Powder for Suspension
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Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.

Minor Lifestyle Interaction
Alcohol and Famotidine 40mg/5ml Powder for Suspension(Famotidine)
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Alcohol and H2-blockers(Famotidine)
Side effects from drinking alcohol-containing drinks may get worse if you take H2-blockers such as cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine, and ranitidine. Avoid or minimize your intake of alcohol-containing drinks while taking H2-blockers.
Pregnancy & Lactation Information
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First Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Second Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Third Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Lactation

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.


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