Famotidine in Saline (Iso-osm) IV

In Depth

Generic Name: FAMOTIDINE - INJECTION
Pronounced: (fam-OH-tih-dine)

Famotidine in Saline (Iso-osm) IV Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Famotidine in Saline (Iso-osm) IV Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Famotidine in Saline (Iso-osm) IV Notes

Lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and diet changes (e.g., avoiding caffeine, certain spices) may increase the effectiveness of this medication. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about lifestyle changes that might benefit you.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., endoscopy, kidney function tests) may be performed to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Famotidine in Saline (Iso-osm) IV Storage

Store the unmixed vials in the refrigerator at 36-46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C). Store the premixed solution at room temperature. Different brands/packaging of this medication may have different storage requirements. Read the package labeling or ask your pharmacist for the storage requirements before and after mixing for the product you are using. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.