FAMOTIDINE
(Pepcid)Standard Prescription
famotidine mg IV Q H ( mg/kg/dose)
Dosages
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
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
Mechanism of Action
Histamine H2 antagonist, Gastrointestinal agent
Forms Supplied
**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
Injection: 10 mg/mL (2 mL vials)
Tablets: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg
Suspension (BCCH): 8 mg/mL
Comments
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.
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.
References
44, 635, 636, 637
Last Edited
2022-06-26 06:32:41