Famotidine Tablets

Product 

Famotidine Tablets

Famotidine helps reduce the amount of gastric acid secreted in the stomach. 

Dogs and Cats

Famotidine

Pepcid®

H2-Receptor Antagonist

*Tablet size, color, shape, markings, or coating may be different from description. Famotidine is a generic medication, and therefore we may have different manufacturers at any given time. Tablets may vary in appearance. 

Current Manufacturer: BluePoint

Famotidine 20 mg Tablets 100 ct: 5 mm, yellow, square (rounded square shaped, biconvex), film coated tablet, not scored, imprinted with CC;60. (NDC 68001-0397-00)

Famotidine

Carnauba wax, corn starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose 2910, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate type A potato, talc, titanium dioxide, ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow. 

Famotidine should be given orally as directed by your veterinarian.

Give the dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give 2 doses at once.

The adverse effect profile has not been fully determined for veterinary species. Adverse effects documented in humans include: loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dry mouth or skin. If symptoms are observed and if they persist, contact your veterinarian.

Other side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.

The following drugs can potentially interact with famotidine: fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, cefpodoxime, cefuroxime, and iron salts. If famotidine must be given with antacids, metoclopramide, sucralfate, digoxin and/or ketoconazole, give famotidine at least 2 hours before or after the other drugs, whenever possible. Contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together.

Make sure to tell your veterinarian what other medication you are giving to your pet. Quite often your veterinarian may prescribe two different medications, even if a drug interaction may occur. In this case, your veterinarian may vary the dose and/or monitor your pet more closely. 

This medication does not have an FDA approved indication for use in animals, but it is a common and acceptable practice for veterinarians to prescribe this human medication for use in animals.

Allergic reactions to medications may occur. Be sure to inform VetSource and your veterinarian if your pet has any known drug sensitivities or allergies. If your pet displays symptoms of an allergic reaction, call your veterinarian immediately or go to a veterinary emergency clinic. Symptoms may include but are not limited to: swollen lips, tongue, face, airways; difficulty breathing; agitation; profuse salivation; vomiting; widespread hives and itching.

If you are concerned that your pet has experienced an adverse reaction to this medication, please contact Vetsource customer service at 877-738-4443.

Store at 68°F to 77°F in controlled room temperature. Keep this medicine out of reach of children. Store in a childproof container. Store this medicine in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat and direct sunlight. Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places. The medicine may break down if exposed to heat or moisture.