Additional information
| Active substance | Famotidine |
|---|---|
| Water Retention | No significant effect |
| Hepatotoxicity | Rare, but possible |
| Lab Test | Not typically affected by standard lab tests |
| Strength | 20 mg |
| Also known as | Pepcid |
| Blood pressure | No significant effect |
| Trade name | Pepcid, Pepcid AC |
| Storage conditions | Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat |
| Chemical name | 3-[[2-[(diaminomethylene)amino]-4-thiazolyl]methylthio]-N-(aminosulfonyl)propanimidamide |
| Formula | C8H15N7O2S3 |
| Substance class | Histamine H2-receptor antagonist |
| Main action | Reduces stomach acid production |
| Half-life | 2.5-3.5 hours |
| Dosage (medical) | 20 mg to 40 mg daily |
| Dosage (sports) | Not applicable |
| Effects | Decrease in gastric acid secretion |
| Side effects | Constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, dizziness, headache |
| Use in sports | Not typically used in sports |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. |
| Packing | 14 tabs/blister |
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