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Famotidine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Famotidine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Famotidine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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No side effects of Famotidine have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using Famotidine.
Is the use of Famotidine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Famotidine without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Famotidine safe during breastfeeding?
Famotidine is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Famotidine on the Kidneys?
Side effects of Famotidine rarely affect the kidney.
What is the effect of Famotidine on the Liver?
Famotidine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Famotidine on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Famotidine for heart.
Famotidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Famotidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Rarely, Famotidine causes nausea and vomiting. It is a known side effect of this drug. If it persists or becomes severe after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Long-term use of Famotidine can cause vitamin B12 deficiency. Because it decreases the acid secretion in the stomach which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. To stop this deficiency, your doctor may prescribe Famotidine along with vitamin B12.
Yes, Famotidine may cause constipation in patients who are taking this drug but the frequency of incident is not known. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
Famotidine contain famotidine. It works blocking certain receptors in the stomach (H2 receptors) which prevents the excessive secretion of stomach acid from gastric parietal cells. Hence in this way, Famotidine promotes healing of stomach ulcer and provides relief in acid reflux and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Take Famotidine as directed by your doctor. Do not take longer than prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience