Famotidine Compound

• 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 compound is available in...

• A capsule

• An oral suspension (includes x 1 complimentary oral syringe)

• A chew

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Famotidine Warnings

• 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.

• Shake oral suspensions well before use.

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• Give as directed by your veterinarian.

• Follow the instructions printed on the prescription label.

• Store at room temperature.

• Store protected from light and moisture.

• Shake suspensions well before use.

• 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 allergic reactions and serious side effects are...

• facial swelling

• breathing difficulties

• hives

• sudden onset of diarrhea

• pale gums

• seizures

• shock

• coma