Pronunciation: fa-MOE-tih-deen
Generic Name: Famotidine
Brand Name: Pepcid Oral Suspension
Pepcid Oral Suspension is used for:
Treating and preventing ulcers. It is also used to treat conditions that cause increased acid secretion (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and esophagitis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Pepcid Oral Suspension is an H2 (histamine) blocker. It works by reducing stomach acid by blocking one of the chemicals (histamine) that stimulates the release of acid into the stomach.
Do NOT use Pepcid Oral Suspension if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Pepcid Oral Suspension 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 Oral Suspension:
Some medical conditions may interact with Pepcid Oral Suspension. 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, foods, or other substances
- if you have kidney or liver problems.
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Pepcid Oral Suspension. 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 Oral Suspension
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Pepcid Oral Suspension 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 Oral Suspension:
Use Pepcid Oral Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Pepcid Oral Suspension by mouth with or without food.
- Shake well before each use.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure this dose.
- If you take atazanavir, erlotinib, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or rilpivirine, ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take it with Pepcid Oral Suspension.
- Ask your doctor before taking antacids or other acid reducers with Pepcid Oral Suspension.
- If you miss a dose of Pepcid Oral Suspension, 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 Oral Suspension.
Important safety information:
- Pepcid Oral Suspension may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Pepcid Oral Suspension 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.
- Use Pepcid Oral Suspension 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 Oral Suspension while you are pregnant. Pepcid Oral Suspension is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Pepcid Oral Suspension.
Possible side effects of Pepcid Oral Suspension:
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 Oral 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 Oral Suspension:
Store mixed suspension at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not freeze. Keep Pepcid Oral Suspension in original container. Do not store in the bathroom. Throw away unused suspension after 30 days. Keep Pepcid Oral Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Pepcid Oral Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Pepcid Oral Suspension 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 Oral Suspension. 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 Oral resources
- Pepcid Oral Side Effects (in more detail)
- Pepcid Oral Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Pepcid Oral Drug Interactions
- Pepcid Oral Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Pepcid Oral - Add your own review/rating
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