Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. In general, Pepcid is well tolerated. M: 27 3 weeks: 40 2X D 9/5/2020: 5: Gerd: Bone pain in the hips, constipation, muscle pain, restless, I hate to go off this drug. I can't take Prilosec and PPI at all due to bone pain to the extreme. The medication is available in both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription strengths. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. The prescription strength tablet formulation is available in 20 mg and 40 mg tablets, and your prescribed dose will be based on the illness being treated. Famotidine belongs to a class of medications called When used over-the-counter to treat acid indigestion, heartburn, or sour or upset stomach, the usual dose for adults and children 12 years of age or older is 10 mg to 20 mg when symptoms are experienced. It is used to treat stomach and duodenal (intestinal) ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions where too much stomach acid is secreted, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. SIDE EFFECTS FOR PEPCID: COMMENTS: SEX: AGE: DURATION/ DOSAGE: DATE ADDED : 3: Acid reflux: Severe Anxiety and depression especially in the morning. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. Your doctor may recommend that you use an OTC formulation for treatment of intermittent symptoms such as a sour stomach or heartburn, especially if you don't have GERD or an ulcer. What are possible side effects from using Pepcid? Currently, there is not a clear explanation for why adding famotidine to the medication regimen could potentially help in the treatment of COVID-19 infection.
Results of the trial are not yet available, so the effects of famotidine on COVID-19 infection are not yet known.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. The active ingredient in PEPCID® (famotidine) is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist. DESCRIPTION. If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expressionIf experienced, these tend to have a Severe expressionIf experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expressionSelected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. Ⓒ 2020 About, Inc. (Dotdash) — All rights reservedUnderstand How an Endoscopy Can Help Treat Different Health ConditionsCOVID-19 Treatments: Medications, Plasma Exchange, and VaccinesCOVID-19 Treatments: Medications, Plasma Exchange, and VaccinesWhat's the Difference Between Indigestion and Heartburn?Zantac: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, and PrecautionsWhat You Should Know About Xeljanz for Ulcerative ColitisWhat Is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Surgery?Lifestyle Changes and Treatments for Nonerosive Reflux Disease (NERD)Gluten-Free Medications for Diarrhea, Constipation, and Heartburn Patients are randomly selected to be in either the famotidine or no famotidine group, and the trial is Doses used for famotidine are adjusted for elderly adults, people who have kidney disease, and for children who weigh less than 40 kg (88 lbs).
Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. O 03. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Jay Yepuri, MD, MS, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and a practicing partner at Digestive Health Associates of Texas (DHAT). † What are some other side effects of Pepcid AC? Other side effects include agitation, and a susceptibility to infections such as gastroenteritis (stomach or intestinal infection) or community acquired pneumonia. If you have had any type of anaphylactic (allergic) reactions to any dose or formulation of famotidine or any other H2 blocker, you could be at risk of experiencing an allergic reaction when taking any formulation or dose of Pepcid. The oral tablet should not be chewed. You can take famotidine with or without food, and it is recommended that you take it between 10 minutes to an hour before consuming food that causes you to experience heartburn.
The dose of IV famotidine used in the COVID-19 clinical trial (360 mg per day) is substantially higher than the standard dose used for treatment of GI issues. Famotidine (Pepcid) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. All drugs may cause side effects. There is also an increased risk of Pepcid-induced side effects for people who are elderly or who have kidney disease. Applies to famotidine: oral powder for suspension, oral tabletAlong with its needed effects, famotidine (the active ingredient contained in Pepcid AC) may cause some unwanted effects. This medication is used off label for prevention of ulcers that could develop from chronic use of non steroidal anti inflammatory medications (NSAIDs). * PEPCID Complete® combines an H2 Blocker with an antacid that starts neutralizing acid in seconds, so it works even faster. * So relax, knowing you have Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® on your side all day or all night.
Results of the trial are not yet available, so the effects of famotidine on COVID-19 infection are not yet known.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. The active ingredient in PEPCID® (famotidine) is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist. DESCRIPTION. If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expressionIf experienced, these tend to have a Severe expressionIf experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expressionSelected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. Ⓒ 2020 About, Inc. (Dotdash) — All rights reservedUnderstand How an Endoscopy Can Help Treat Different Health ConditionsCOVID-19 Treatments: Medications, Plasma Exchange, and VaccinesCOVID-19 Treatments: Medications, Plasma Exchange, and VaccinesWhat's the Difference Between Indigestion and Heartburn?Zantac: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, and PrecautionsWhat You Should Know About Xeljanz for Ulcerative ColitisWhat Is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Surgery?Lifestyle Changes and Treatments for Nonerosive Reflux Disease (NERD)Gluten-Free Medications for Diarrhea, Constipation, and Heartburn Patients are randomly selected to be in either the famotidine or no famotidine group, and the trial is Doses used for famotidine are adjusted for elderly adults, people who have kidney disease, and for children who weigh less than 40 kg (88 lbs).
Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. O 03. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Jay Yepuri, MD, MS, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and a practicing partner at Digestive Health Associates of Texas (DHAT). † What are some other side effects of Pepcid AC? Other side effects include agitation, and a susceptibility to infections such as gastroenteritis (stomach or intestinal infection) or community acquired pneumonia. If you have had any type of anaphylactic (allergic) reactions to any dose or formulation of famotidine or any other H2 blocker, you could be at risk of experiencing an allergic reaction when taking any formulation or dose of Pepcid. The oral tablet should not be chewed. You can take famotidine with or without food, and it is recommended that you take it between 10 minutes to an hour before consuming food that causes you to experience heartburn.
The dose of IV famotidine used in the COVID-19 clinical trial (360 mg per day) is substantially higher than the standard dose used for treatment of GI issues. Famotidine (Pepcid) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. All drugs may cause side effects. There is also an increased risk of Pepcid-induced side effects for people who are elderly or who have kidney disease. Applies to famotidine: oral powder for suspension, oral tabletAlong with its needed effects, famotidine (the active ingredient contained in Pepcid AC) may cause some unwanted effects. This medication is used off label for prevention of ulcers that could develop from chronic use of non steroidal anti inflammatory medications (NSAIDs). * PEPCID Complete® combines an H2 Blocker with an antacid that starts neutralizing acid in seconds, so it works even faster. * So relax, knowing you have Maximum Strength PEPCID AC® on your side all day or all night.