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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Famotidine
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Famotidine uses
DESCRIPTION
The active ingredient in PEPCID*
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Raleigh, NC 27615
VENART 69-3/OCT 2011
salix-logo
NDC 65649-211-24
Famotidine
(Famotidine) for Oral Suspension
400 mg of Famotidine
Constituted to 50 mL, each 5 mL contains 40 mg Famotidine
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING
NOT FOR INJECTION
Famotidine pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:
Famotidine available forms, composition, doses:
| Price | |
| Acid controller 10 mg tablet | 0.21 USD |
| Acid reducer 10 mg tablet | 0.15 USD |
| Acid reducer 20 mg tablet | 0.22 USD |
| Apo-Famotidine 20 mg Tablet | 0.62 USD |
| Apo-Famotidine 40 mg Tablet | 1.11 USD |
| CVS Pharmacy acid controller 20 mg tablet | 0.24 USD |
| CVS Pharmacy acid controller tablet | 0.24 USD |
| Famotidine 10 mg tablet | 0.15 USD |
| Famotidine 10 mg/ml vial | 0.28 USD |
| Famotidine 20 mg piggyback | 0.13 USD |
| Famotidine 20 mg tablet | 1.76 USD |
| Famotidine 20 mg/2 ml vial | 0.36 USD |
| Famotidine 40 mg tablet | 3.43 USD |
| Famotidine 40 mg/4 ml vial | 0.71 USD |
| Famotidine 500 mg/50 ml vial | 0.71 USD |
| Famotidine powder | 2.74 USD |
| Famotidine-ns 20 mg/10 ml syrg | 0.54 USD |
| Injectable; Injection; Famotidine 10 mg / ml | |
| Mylan-Famotidine 20 mg Tablet | 0.62 USD |
| Mylan-Famotidine 40 mg Tablet | 1.11 USD |
| Mylanta 200-200-20 mg/5ml Suspension 355ml Bottle | 7.99 USD |
| Mylanta 200-200-20 mg/5ml Suspension 710ml Bottle | 9.23 USD |
| Mylanta Double-Strength 400-400-40 mg/5ml Suspension 355ml Bottle | 7.99 USD |
| Mylanta Double-Strength 400-400-40 mg/5ml Suspension 710ml Bottle | 10.15 USD |
| Mylanta gas 125 mg tablet chew | 0.16 USD |
| Mylanta gelcap | 0.12 USD |
| Mylanta liq | 0.02 USD |
| Mylanta supreme antacid liq | 0.02 USD |
| Mylanta ultimate-strength tablet | 0.07 USD |
| Mylanta ultra chew tablet | 0.06 USD |
| Novo-Famotidine 20 mg Tablet | 0.62 USD |
| Novo-Famotidine 40 mg Tablet | 1.11 USD |
| Nu-Famotidine 20 mg Tablet | 0.62 USD |
| Nu-Famotidine 40 mg Tablet | 1.11 USD |
| Pepcid 20 mg tablet | 1.6 USD |
| Pepcid 30 20 mg tablet Bottle | 64.13 USD |
| Pepcid 30 40 mg tablet Bottle | 125.5 USD |
| Pepcid 40 mg tablet | 3.02 USD |
| Pepcid 40 mg/5ml Suspension 50ml Bottle | 123.88 USD |
| Pepcid ac 10 mg gelcap | 0.48 USD |
| Pepcid ac 10 mg tablet | 0.72 USD |
| Pepcid ac 20 mg tablet | 0.58 USD |
| Pepcid complete tablet chew | 0.4 USD |
| Powder for Suspension; Oral; Famotidine 40 mg / 5 ml | |
| Pv acid reducer 10 mg tablet | 0.05 USD |
| Tablets, Chewable; Oral; Famotidine 10 mg | |
| Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Famotidine 20 mg | |
| Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Famotidine 40 mg | |
| Tablets; Oral; Famotidine 10 mg | |
| Tablets; Oral; Famotidine 20 mg | |
| Tablets; Oral; Famotidine 40 mg |
Famotidine destination | category:
Famotidine Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:
Famotidine pharmaceutical companies:
References
- Dailymed."PEPCID (FAMOTIDINE) POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION [SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Famotidine?Depending on the reaction of the Famotidine after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Famotidine not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Famotidine addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Famotidine, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Famotidine consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
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No survey data has been collected yetTwo visitors reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Famotidine drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Twice in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Famotidine is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Twice in a day | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 3 times in a day | 1 | 50.0% | |
Four visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Famotidine drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 11-50mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-50mg | 4 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Famotidine drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 2 days to notice the result from using Famotidine drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Famotidine need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | 1 | 100.0% | |
Three visitors reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Famotidine drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Before food | 2 | 66.7% | |
| With a meal | 1 | 33.3% | |
Visitor reported age
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology