A prescription product for cats and dogs, Famotidine Injection, USP 10mg/ml is intended to treat intestinal and gastric/stomach ulcers. It is also a treatment option for stomach inflammation due to kidney failure and gastric reflux. This is a Pepcid brand generic. It is available in the following vial sizes: 2ml 4ml 20ml
Who is Famotidine Injection, 10mg/ml for?
Cats and dogs
Why use Famotidine Injection, 10mg/ml?
Famotidine Injection: Helps treat gastric reflux Aids in healing of ulcers Helps treat stomach inflammation due to kidney failure
How does Famotidine Injection, 10mg/ml work?
Famotidine Injection is an anti ulcer drug. It’s part of a class known as the histamine receptor-2 blocker. It helps ulcers heal by preventing gastric acid secretion and blocking H-2 receptors. When H-2 receptors in stomach cells’ membranes are stimulated, that is when gastric acid is secreted.
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How is Famotidine Injection, 10mg/ml sold?
Available in 2 ml, 4 ml or 20 ml vials
What are the side effects of Famotidine Injection, 10mg/ml?
Famotidine may cause certain adverse reactions in animals. Do not administer to animals with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to the drug. Use cautiously in animals with liver or kidney disease.
What special precautions are there?
Famotidine is shown to have an interaction with medications including Ketoconazole and Digoxin. For pregnant pets or those with heart, liver, or kidney disease, use with caution. Before giving this product to your pet, consult your veterinarian.
In case of overdose, contact your nearest veternarian or pet hospital.
How can I store Famotidine Injection, 10mg/ml?
Store refrigerated at 36-46°F (2-8°C). If frozen, allow to thaw to room temperature giving the solution sufficient time to solubilize.
Use as directed by your Veterinarian.