Famotidine Oral

Famotidine Oral Uses

Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach or intestines. It may be used to prevent intestinal ulcers from returning after treatment. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat problems caused by too much stomach acid (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, erosive esophagitis) or a backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).

Famotidine is known as an H2 histamine blocker. It works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. This helps heal and prevent ulcers and improves symptoms such as heartburn and stomach pain.

How To Use Famotidine Oral

Do not remove the tablet from its blister packaging until you are ready to take it. With dry hands, peel the foil completely away from your dose. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet on the tongue and allow it to completely fall apart, then swallow it with saliva. No water is needed. Do not chew or crush the tablets, and do not swallow them whole.

Take this medication with or without food, usually once or twice daily or as directed by your doctor. It may be prescribed 4 times a day for some conditions. If you are taking it once daily, it is usually taken at bedtime.

The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to therapy. In children, dosage may also be based on body weight. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed. You may take other medications (e.g., antacids) for your condition as recommended by your doctor.

Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day. Do not stop taking this medication without your doctor's approval because this may delay healing of the ulcer.

Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

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