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USES: This medication blocks secretion of acid from the stomach. It is used to treat and prevent ulcers, to treat gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), and to treat conditions associated with excessive acid secretion.
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Missed Dose |
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Uses
This medication blocks secretion of acid from the stomach. It is used to treat and prevent ulcers, to treat gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), and to treat conditions associated with excessive acid secretion.
Notes
- For best results, this medication is often used along with lifestyle changes such as stress-reduction programs, exercise and dietary changes.
- Talk to your health care professional about changes that you can benefit from.
- Laboratory tests may be done periodically while taking this medication.
Storage
- Do not store above 86 degrees F (30 degrees C).
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How To Use
- This form of famotidine is meant to be dissolved on top of the tongue then swallowed with saliva.
- Do not chew, crush or swallow it whole.
- Dry your hands before peeling back the foil to remove a tablet.
- Do not try to push the tablet through the foil.
- Immediately after removing the tablet from its blister pack, place the tablet on your tongue where it will dissolve in seconds.
- After it dissolves, swallow it with saliva.
- Drinking a liquid is not necessary.
- Take this as directed.
- Do not increase your dose, take this more often than prescribed or stop using this without first consulting your doctor.
- After dissolving and swallowing the tablet, antacids may be used if needed.
Side Effects
- Headache, dizziness, constipation or diarrhea may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop a rapid or pounding heart rate, yellowing of the eyes or skin, mental confusion, depression, vision changes, joint or muscle pain or ringing in the ears.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of liver disease, kidney disease and of any allergies you may have.
- Cigarette smoking can affect this medication.
- Tell your doctor if you smoke and if you stop or start smoking while taking this medication.
- Elderly persons may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication.
- Use cautiously.
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
- Famotidine is excreted into breast milk.
- Though there have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medications you may use, especially of ketoconazole and itraconazole.
- This medication is available in both prescription and over-the-counter formulations.
- Do not take both at the same time.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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