Famotidine

Drug Class:	Commonly Known As:	Category:
Histamine H2 Antagonist

Famotidine - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Famotidine cause?

Common side effects include constipation, feeling tired, vomiting, passing gas, nausea and changes in taste function.

Please consult your healthcare professional if the symptoms do not go away or when any unexplained or unusual symptoms occur.

Rare but serious side effects include blood in your stool (including blackened stool) or vomit.

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
Difficulty in breathing
Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.

Before taking Famotidine , what precautions must I follow?

Inform your healthcare professional if:

You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication
You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take Famotidine ?

Inform your healthcare professional if you are taking or intend to take any other medication, supplements, traditional medications or herbal remedies.