DRUG	SUPPLIED	DOSE	COMMENTS
FAMOTIDINE (Paeds) (Pepcid) Mechanism of action: Histamine H2 antagonist, Gastrointestinal agent Ref: 44, 635, 636, 637 Last update: 2022-06-26	**FOR TEMPORARY USE DURING  RANITIDINE BACKORDER** Injection: 10 mg/mL (2 mL vials) Tablets: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg Suspension (BCCH): 8 mg/mL	GERD: Infants (term to 3 mos): 0.25 - 0.5 mg/kg/dose IV Q24H 0.5 mg/kg/dose PO once daily. Max: 1 mg/kg/dose Children >=3 mos to 1 year: 0.25 - 0.5 mg/kg/dose IV Q24H. Max: 20 mg/dose May increase dose to Q12H.   0.5 mg/kg/dose PO BID. Max: 1 mg/kg/dose Children >1 year of age: 0.25 - 0.5 mg/kg/dose IV Q12H. Max: 20 mg/dose 0.5 mg/kg/dose PO BID. Max: 1 mg/kg/dose; Max: 40 mg/dose Adults (>=16 yrs): 10-20 mg PO BID Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis in ICU: 0.5 - 1 mg/kg/dose IV Q12H. Max: 20 mg/dose	Precautions: Reduce dose in patients with renal impairment. May lengthen QTc interval. There is no data regarding the administration of famotidine continuously to infants or children.  See the online Parenteral Manual for information regarding IV administration. Standard Prescription: famotidine   mg IV Q   H (   mg/kg/dose)