famotidine
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is famotidine?
Generic Name: famotidine
Other Brand Names:
Mylanta AR, Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid RPD, Acid Controller, Heartburn Relief, Leader Acid Reducer, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength
Famotidine is in a group of drugs called histamine-2 blockers. Famotidine works by decreasing
the amount of acid the stomach produces.
Famotidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats
conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Famotidine also treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid
backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn.
Famotidine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Posts on famotidine (222)
Dr. Pho,
I'm a 30yr old asian male and since 2/1/09 I've been having this choking feelin...
breathing problem, heartburn - Gastroenterology Community
- Jul 04, 2008
I'm on augmentin for a kidney infection. Last night I got a dry cough that I thought might...
Rocephin reaction - Allergy Community
- May 20, 2008anxiety, heart palpitations - Heart Rhythm Community
- Oct 01, 2007Low stomach acid - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Sep 10, 2007
I have been experiencing lower abdominal discomfort, nausea, dizziness, and indigestion sym...
i am on pepcid or famotidine 40mg twice a day.my dr. told me to reduce it to only once a da...
I am a 38 year old female and had a TIA on Tuesday. I have a 15 month old boy who I am stil...
