Pronunciation: fa-MOE-tih-deen
Generic Name: Famotidine
Brand Name: Pepcid
Pepcid is used for:
Treating and preventing ulcers. It is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), conditions that cause increased acid secretion (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome), and esophagitis. It also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Pepcid is an H2 (histamine) blocker. It reduces stomach acid by blocking one of the chemicals (histamine) that stimulates the release of acid into the stomach.
Do NOT use Pepcid if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Pepcid or to other H2 blockers (eg, ranitidine)
- you are taking dasatinib
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Pepcid:
Some medical conditions may interact with Pepcid. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
- if you have kidney or liver problems
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Pepcid. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: Dasatinib because its effectiveness may be decreased by Pepcid
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Pepcid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Pepcid:
Use Pepcid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Pepcid by mouth with or without food.
- If you take atazanavir, erlotinib, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or rilpivirine, ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take it with Pepcid.
- Ask your doctor before taking antacids or other acid reducers with Pepcid.
- If you miss a dose of Pepcid, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Pepcid.
Important safety information:
- Pepcid may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Pepcid with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Notify your doctor if you have any symptoms of a bleeding ulcer, such as black, tarry stools or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
- You may need to make significant diet and lifestyle changes to help treat and prevent ulcers and other digestive problems, including stress-reduction programs, exercise, and diet changes. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
- Use Pepcid with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Pepcid while you are pregnant. Pepcid is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Pepcid.
Possible side effects of Pepcid:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; headache.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); irregular heartbeat; seizures.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Pepcid side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Pepcid:
Store Pepcid at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Pepcid out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Pepcid, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Pepcid is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Pepcid. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Pepcid resources
- Pepcid Side Effects (in more detail)
- Pepcid Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Drug Images
- Pepcid Drug Interactions
- Pepcid Support Group
- 3 Reviews for Pepcid - Add your own review/rating
Compare Pepcid with other medications
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis
- Erosive Esophagitis
- GERD
- Indigestion
- Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions
- Peptic Ulcer
- Stomach Ulcer
- Upper GI Hemorrhage
- Urticaria
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
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