Famotidine Oral - Famotidine - Oral Disintegrating Tablet Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Famotidine Oral
• Pepcid RPD
• fam-OH-tih-dine

Medicinal Applications

• This medication blocks secretion of acid from the stomach.
• It is used to treat and prevent ulcers, to treat gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), and to treat conditions associated with excessive acid secretion.

Read Before Using Famotidine Oral (precautions)

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medications you may use, especially of.

Usage Instructions

• This form of famotidine is meant to be dissolved on top of the tongue then swallowed with saliva.
• Do not chew, crush or swallow it whole.
• Dry your hands before peeling back the foil to remove a tablet.
• Do not try to push the tablet through the foil.
• Immediately after removing the tablet from its blister pack, place the tablet on your tongue where it will dissolve in seconds.
• After it dissolves, swallow it with saliva.
• Drinking a liquid is not necessary.
• Take this as directed.
• Do not increase your dose, take this more often than prescribed or stop using this without first consulting your doctor.
• After dissolving and swallowing the tablet, antacids may be used if needed.

Possible Side Effects

• Headache, dizziness, constipation or diarrhea may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include difficulty breathing, fast heartbeat, tremors, vomiting, restlessness, weakness, fatigue, or dizziness.

Famotidine Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• For best results, this medication is often used along with lifestyle changes such as stress-reduction programs, exercise and dietary changes.
• Talk to your health care professional about changes that you can benefit from.
• Laboratory tests may be done periodically while taking this medication.

Famotidine Oral Storage Instructions

• Do not store above 86 degrees F (30 degrees C).