Famotidine

Chemical formula: C₈H₁₅N₇O₂S₃  Molecular mass: 337.445 g/mol  PubChem compound: 3325

Therapeutic indications

Famotidine is indicated for:

Duodenal ulcer

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

Duodenal ulcer disease

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease with esophagitis

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

Reflux esophagitis

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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

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Heartburn

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

The short-term symptomatic relief of heartburn.

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Indigestion

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

The short-term symptomatic relief of indigestion (dyspepsia).

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Excess acid

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

The short-term symptomatic relief of excess acid.

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Prophylaxis of heartburn

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

Preventive procedure and additionally Heartburn

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Prophylaxis of indigestion

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

Preventive procedure and additionally Indigestion

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Prophylaxis of excess acid

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

Preventive procedure and additionally Hyperchlorhydria

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Gastric ulcer

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

Gastric ulcer

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Contraindications

Famotidine is contraindicated in the following cases:

Hypersensitivity to famotidine

Famotidine allergy

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