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Pharmacy Prescriptions, Gastrointestinal Meds » Gastrointestinal » Pepcid (Famotidine) Pepcid (Famotidine) is a histamine blocker used to treat and prevent ulcers. It is also used to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Buy Pepcid (Famotidine) and other Gastrointestinal products online at Medstore. Buy Online at Medstore - Click Here!
About Pepcid (Famotidine): Product Type: Gastrointestinal Brand name: Pepcid Generic name: Famotidine What is the most important information I should know about Pepcid? • Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your doctor. It may take up to 8 weeks for an ulcer to heal. • Do not take antacids within 1 hour of taking Pepcid. Antacids may decrease the effectiveness of Pepcid. What is Pepcid? • Pepcid is in a class of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists. Pepcid works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces. • Pepcid is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. Pepcid is also used to treat conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid and conditions in which acid comes up into the esophagus and causes heartburn such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). • Pepcid may also be used for conditions other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Pepcid? • Before taking this medication tell your doctor if you have kidney disease; or liver disease; trouble or pain swallowing food; vomiting with blood; or bloody or black stools. • You may not be able to take Pepcid or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. • The Pepcid RPD orally disintegrating tablets contain 1.05 mg phenylalanine per 20 mg tablet and 2.10 mg phenylalanine per 40 mg oral tablet. Individuals with phenylketonuria may need to monitor their intake of this additive. • Pepcid is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Pepcid without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. • Pepcid passes into breast milk. It is not known whether Pepcid will harm a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take Pepcid? • Take Pepcid exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each oral dose with a full glass of water. • Chew the chewable tablets thoroughly before swallowing. • Administration with liquid is not necessary for the Pepcid RPD orally disintegrating tablets. Just prior to taking a dose peel open the blister pack with dry hands and place the tablet on the tongue where it will dissolve and be swallowed with the saliva. • Shake the Pepcid suspension vigorously for 5 to 10 seconds before measuring a dose. To ensure that you get the correct dose use a dose-measuring cup or spoon not a regular table spoon to measure a dose of the suspension. If you do not have a dose-measuring device ask your pharmacist for one. • Over-the-counter Pepcid is usually taken 15 minutes before consuming heartburn-inducing foods or beverages. • Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your doctor. It may take up to 8 weeks for an ulcer to heal. • Store Pepcid at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for the next dose skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. • Symptoms of a Pepcid overdose include nausea vomiting diarrhea increased saliva production difficulty breathing and a fast heartbeat. What should I avoid while taking Pepcid? • There are no restrictions on food beverages or activities while taking Pepcid unless otherwise directed by your doctor. What are the possible side effects of Pepcid? • If you experience any of the following serious side effects stop taking Pepcid and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment. an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips tongue or face; or hives); easy or unusual bruising or bleeding; bleeding gums; irregular heartbeat; yellowing of the skin or eyes; or a rash. • Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Pepcid and talk to your doctor if you experience dizziness; headache; or diarrhea nausea or constipation. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect Pepcid? • Do not take antacids within 1 hour of taking Pepcid. Antacids may decrease the effectiveness of Pepcid. • Pepcid may affect the actions of other medications by changing the acidity of the stomach. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines during treatment with Pepcid including herbal products. Generic Pepcid (Famotidine) Famocid Famot Nocid Amfamox Apogastine Bestidine Brolin Cepal Dipsin Dispromil Evatin Fadin Fagastine Famo Fanox Farmotex Ferotine Fluxid Gastridan Invigan Motiax Neocidine Pepdine Peptan Quamtel Rogasti Tipodex Ulfam Vagostal Whitidin 20mg 100 pills 20mg 200 pills 40mg 200 pills 20mg 400 pills 40mg 400 pills 20mg 300 pills 40mg 300 pills 20mg 800 pills 40mg 800 pills 40mg 100 pills Famotidine Pepcid
View more Gastrointestinal Pharmacy Prescriptions, Gastrointestinal Meds: Aciphex (Rabeprazole) Aciphex (Rabeprazole) is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) used to treat ulcers Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) erosive esophagitis or zollinger-ellison syndrome. This medicine works by blocking acid production in the stomach. It may be used in combination with antibiotics including amoxicillin or clarithromycin to treat certain types of ulcers. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Buy Aciphex (Rabeprazole) and other Gastrointestinal products online at Medstore. About Aciphex (Rabeprazole): Product Type: Gastrointestinal Brand name: Aciphex Generic name: Rabeprazole What is the most important information I should know about Aciphex? • Do not stop taking Aciphex even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your condition is fully treated. • Do not break chew or split the tablets. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body. What is Aciphex? • Aciphex decreases the amount of acid produced in your stomach. • Aciphex is used to treat ulcers gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production. • Aciphex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Who should not take Aciphex? • Talk to your doctor before taking Aciphex if you have liver disease. You may not be able to take Aciphex or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have liver disease. • Aciphex is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Aciphex without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. • It is not known whether Aciphex passes into breast milk. Do not take Aciphex without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take Aciphex? • Take Aciphex exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Do not break chew or split the tablets. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body. • Do not stop taking Aciphex even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your condition is fully treated. • Store Aciphex at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless your doctor directs otherwise. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention. • Symptoms of a Aciphex overdose are not known. What should I avoid while taking Aciphex? • There are no restrictions on food beverages or activity while taking Aciphex unless otherwise directed by your doctor. What are the possible side effects of Aciphex? • Serious side effects from Aciphex are rare. Stop taking Aciphex and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips tongue or face; or hives) to Aciphex. • Less serious side effects from Aciphex are also uncommon. Continue to take Aciphex and talk to your doctor if you experience headache; upset stomach or diarrhea; insomnia or nervousness; or a rash or itching. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect Aciphex? • Before taking Aciphex tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: ketoconazole (Nizoral) ampicillin (Omnipen Principen) iron (Feosol Mol-Iron Fergon Femiron others) digoxin (Lanoxin Lanoxicaps) or cyclosporine (Sandimmune Neoral). • You may not be able to take Aciphex or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Aciphex. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Generic Aciphex (Rabeprazole) Rabfifin Rabifin Rabium Raby Irsogladine Maleate 10mg 120 pills 10mg 150 pills 20mg 120 pills 10mg 300 pills 20mg 150 pills 10mg 90 pills 20mg 60 pills 10mg 60 pills 20mg 300 pills 20mg 90 pills Rabeprazole Aciphex
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