Famotidine

• Famotidine is available by prescription only.

• Famotidine is in an extra-label anti-ulcer medication.

• Famotidine is used to treat...

• stomach and intestinal ulcers

• stomach inflammation

• acid reflux

• Like other histamine receptor-2 blockers, famotidine decreases the acid content in the stomach to provide a more favorable stomach pH.

• Famotidine comes in three different sizes of tablet...

• 10 mg

• 20 mg

• 40 mg

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Do not use in pets with known hypersensitivity to famotidine.

• Do not use in pregnant or lactating animals.

• Use caution in animals with...

• kidney damage

• liver damage

• stomach cancer

• asthma

• Famotidine may interact with some other medications. Inform your veterinarian of any and all medications your pet may be taking, especially...

• certain antacids

• metoclopramide

• sucralfate

• digoxin

• ketoconazole

• Store at room temperature, protected from light and moisture.

• Give as directed by your veterinarian.

• Follow the instructions printed on the prescription label.

• Store at room temperature.

• Store protected from light and moisture.

• Be sure to complete the prescription to ensure a full recovery, even if your pet seems to be improving, unless instructed otherwise by your veterinarian.

• Allow your pet access to plenty of water during treatment.

• In the case of a missed dose of famotidine, give it as soon as you remember or wait until it is time to give the next dose. DO NOT GIVE A DOUBLE DOSE OF FAMOTIDINE.

• In the case of an overdose of famotidine, seek attention from your veterinarian.

• The following symptoms could be signs of an overdose...

• nausea

• restlessness

• rapid heart rate

• extreme weakness

• Adverse reactions and serious side effects are rare, but in the case of an adverse reaction or serious side effect you should stop famotidine treatment and seek veterinary attention.

• Some common signs of allergic reactions and serious side effects are...

• facial swelling

• breathing difficulties

• hives

• sudden onset of diarrhea

• pale gums

• seizures

• shock

• coma