Brand name:

FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid)
Pronounced: PEP-sid
Generic name: Famotidine
Other brand name: FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) AC
Why is FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) prescribed?

FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) is prescribed for the short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer (in the upper intestine) for 4 to 8 weeks and for active, benign gastric ulcer (in the stomach) for 6 to 8 weeks. It is prescribed for maintenance therapy, at reduced dosage, after a duodenal ulcer has healed. It is also used for short-term treatment of GERD, a condition in which the acid contents of the stomach flow back into the food canal (esophagus), and for resulting inflammation of the esophagus. And it is prescribed for certain diseases that cause the stomach to produce excessive quantities of acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) belongs to a class of drugs known as histamine H2 blockers.

An over-the-counter formulation, FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) AC, is used to relieve and prevent heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach.
Most important fact about FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid)

To cure your ulcer, you need to take FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) for the full time of treatment your doctor prescribes. Keep taking the drug even if you begin to feel better.
How should you take FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid)?

It may take several days for FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) to begin relieving stomach pain. You can use antacids for the pain at the same time you take FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid).

If you are taking FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) suspension, shake it vigorously for 5 to 10 seconds before use.

Take FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) AC with water. To prevent symptoms take it 1 hour before a meal you expect will cause trouble.

If you miss a dose...

Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage instructions...

Store at room temperature in a dry place. Protect the suspension from freezing, and discard any unused portion after 30 days.
FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) side effects

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid).

* Side effects may include:
Headache

Why should FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) not be prescribed?

If you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid), or a comparable H2 blocker such as Tagamet, Zantac, or Axid, you should not take FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid). Make sure your doctor is aware of any drug reactions you have experienced.
Special warnings about FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid)

If you have stomach cancer, FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) may relieve the symptoms without curing the disease. Your doctor will be careful to rule out this possibility.

Use FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) with caution if you have severe kidney disease.

Although heartburn and acid indigestion are common, see your doctor if you have trouble swallowing or abdominal pain that does not let up.

Do not take 2 tablets of FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) AC a day continuously for more than 2 weeks unless your doctor tells you to.

You can help avoid heartburn and acid indigestion by:

Not lying down soon after eating
Keeping your weight down
Stopping smoking, or at least cutting down
Avoiding or limiting caffeine, chocolate, fatty foods, and alcohol
Not eating just before bedtime
Possible food and drug interactions when taking FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid)

If FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either can be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important that you check with your doctor before combining FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) with the following:

Itraconazole (Sporanox)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The effects of FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment with FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid) is finished.
Recommended dosage for FAMOTIDIN (Famocip, Famotidine, Pepcid)

ADULTS
Overdosage

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.