Famotidine is a medication used to treat acid reflux (sometimes called heartburn) or peptic ulcer disease
Last Update: January 14, 2024
Pepcid may be safe to take while you’re pregnant
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Pepcid pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (more detail) Related/similar drugs
Does Pepcid AC affect fertility? Animal studies using 2,000 mg of Pepcid AC by mouth per kg of body weight did not have any effect on fertility, but no human studies
During pregnancy, famotidine should be used only when clearly needed
Reduction of the risk of DU recurrence §
Risk summary: Observational studies indicate that an association of major Initial dose: 0
Clinical recommendation Evidence rating References; Treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy should begin with lifestyle modifications
A healthcare provider will give you this injection if you are unable to take the medicine by mouth
Famotidine reduces the amount of stomach acid that your body makes
A recent expert review considers famotidine to be the H2 receptor antagonist of choice
Other over-the-counter (OTC) antacids can be harmful to your unborn baby
Pepcid and Pregnancy
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) considers famotidine (Pepcid AC) a probably safe option for pregnant females, but more data is needed
Famotidine is an acid-reducing medication used to treat stomach and duodenal ulcers, heartburn, esophagitis, GERD, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome