What is famotidine used for? 

Famotidine is an antacid that can be used for: 

• Gastric acid suppression (GERD)

• Heartburn

• Peptic ulcer disease 

• Stress ulcer prophylaxis 

What are the most common side effects seen with famotidine? 

• Agitation (most commonly seen in infants)

• Headache 

• Diarrea

Contraindications

• Famotidine shouldn’t be taken if your child has had an anaphylactic reaction (hives or swelling of the tongue) to famotidine previously or any other drug similar to famotidine (cimetidine, ranitidine nizatidine). 

Tips & Tricks to administer famotidine

If your child is having difficulty taking famotidine (liquid or tablets), it can be mixed in some foods or beverages. Please keep in mind that if a medication is mixed with food or drink, it should be taken immediately. The mixture should not be saved or consumed later.

• Famotidine oral solution (liquid) be mixed with any food or beverage based on the preference of the child. 

• Famotidine tablets should not be crushed or chewed.
  

How to store famotidine

• Famotidine tablets should be stored at room temperature and protected from light. 

• Famotidine oral solution (liquid) should be stored at room temperature. Do not freeze. 

Breast feeding considerations 

• Famotidine can be present in breast milk if being taken by the mother. 

• Famotidine is generally considered as compatible with breastfeeding. 

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