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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Famotidine is used -
Moderate
Mild
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 -
It is a prescription drug so do not take Famotidine without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Famotidine is used to treat gastritis. It helps by preventing the excess acid secretion in the stomach and relieve the gastritis symptoms like stomach pain, stomach inflammation, and acid reflux.
Yes, Famotidine is safe to use, if taken prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as a headache, dizziness, and constipation. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of it. Please consult your doctor if feel excessive stomach upset after taking this medicine.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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