Acid Control
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Heartburn Relief Maximum Strength [OTC];Heartburn Relief [OTC];Pepcid?;Pepcid? AC Maximum Strength [OTC];Pepcid? AC [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Acid Control;Apo-Famotidine?;Apo-Famotidine? Injectable;Famotidine Omega;Mylan-Famotidine;Novo-Famotidine;Nu-Famotidine;Pepcid?;Pepcid? AC;Pepcid? I.V.;Ulcidine
Uses
- It is used to stop or treat GI (gastrointestinal) ulcers caused by infection.
- It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- It is used to treat heartburn and sour stomach.
- It is used to treat syndromes caused by lots of stomach acid.
- Famotidine helps avoid harm to the GI (gastrointestinal) tract caused by stomach acid or infection.
Dosing
How to take
- Take at bedtime if you are taking once a day.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Liquid:
- Shake well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein.
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