Safety and efficacy have not been established in children to treat conditions causing too much stomach acid and to prevent an ulcer from coming back. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.Īppropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of famotidine in children weighing 40 kilograms (kg) or more.
Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies This is a decision you and your doctor will make. In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Your doctor will have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical problem. For the prescription form, there is more medicine in each tablet. This medicine is available with your doctor's prescription and also without a prescription. It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. Famotidine belongs to the group of medicines known as histamine H2-receptor antagonists or H2-blockers.
