Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially mental/mood changes (such as confusion), seizure, or unusual tiredness. During pregnancy, famotidine should be used ...
Famotidine 20mg/50mL; soln for IV infusion ... Moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCl <50mL/min): reduce to ½ the dose or prolong dosing interval to 36–48hrs. Elderly: use low doses.
Famotidine 40mg/5mL; pwd for reconstitution ... Duodenal ulcer: 40mg once daily at bedtime or 20mg twice daily for up to 8 weeks. Recurrence: 20mg once daily at bedtime for up to 1 year or ...