Famotidine 20 mg Tablets — Generic For Pepcid — Alembic

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Famotidine tablets are an oral histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonist. They are indicated for certain adults and pediatric patients weighing 40 kg and greater, including treatment of active duodenal ulcer, active gastric ulcer, symptomatic nonerosive GERD, and erosive esophagitis due to GERD diagnosed by biopsy.

In adults, famotidine tablets are also indicated for pathological hypersecretory conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and for reducing the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. The label says to use the lowest effective dose in older adults and in patients with renal impairment, because these groups may have a higher risk of central nervous system side effects.

Common adverse reactions include headache, dizziness, constipation, and diarrhea. The label also warns about possible drug interactions with medicines that depend on gastric pH for absorption and with tizanidine.

Famotidine tablets 20 mg are yellow, circular, biconvex film-coated tablets embossed with 'L113' on one side and '20' on the other.

Storage Information

STORAGE AND HANDLING Famotidine Tablets USP, 20 mg, are yellow colored, circular, biconvex film-coated tablets embossed with ‘L113’on one side and ‘20’ on the other side. Storage Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in a USP tight, light-resistant container.

Key Counseling Points

• Take famotidine tablets by mouth as directed on the label.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• It may be taken once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime, as recommended.
• Famotidine tablets may be given with antacids.
• Tell a healthcare professional about all medicines you take, especially drugs affected by stomach acid or tizanidine.
• Report symptoms such as confusion, delirium, hallucinations, disorientation, agitation, seizures, or unusual sleepiness.
• Common side effects in the label include headache, dizziness, constipation, and diarrhea.
• People with renal impairment may need dosage adjustment.
• The label says adults with a poor response or early return of symptoms may need evaluation for gastric malignancy.

Helpful Patient Education

Famotidine tablets are a prescription H2 receptor antagonist used by adults and certain pediatric patients weighing 40 kg and greater for specific acid-related conditions, including duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, GERD, and erosive esophagitis. In adults, the label also includes use for pathological hypersecretory conditions and reduction of duodenal ulcer recurrence.

This product page information is based on DailyMed labeling and is intended to help explain uses, dosing concepts, precautions, and common adverse reactions. It is important to review the full prescribing information for complete directions, warnings, and drug interaction details.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-18 02:40:28