When should I take Famodin?

If you are using nonprescription famotidine for self-treatment of acid indigestion or heartburn, take 1 tablet by mouth with a glass of water as needed. To prevent heartburn, take 1 tablet by mouth with a glass of water 15-60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn.

Is it better to take famotidine in the morning or at night?

Conclusion: Taking a 10 mg dose of famotidine 1 h before an evening meal appears to be a successful and well tolerated strategy for preventing post-prandial heartburn and avoiding the associated interference with sleep.

What is the best time to take famotidine?

To prevent heartburn and acid indigestion, take famotidine 15-60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that can cause indigestion. Do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by your doctor. Follow all directions on the product package.

Is it better to take famotidine at night?

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily. If you are taking this medication once daily, it is usually taken right before bedtime. The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

Why do you have to take famotidine at bedtime?

The drug was able to keep intragastric pH above 4 units during almost 50% of the whole 24-hour period. These results confirm that famotidine is a powerful and long-acting H2 blocker that relieves gastric acidity during the night and morning hours when administered as a single bedtime dose of 40 mg.

Can you lie down after taking famotidine?

First, take a full glass of water with these medications to wash them down. Second, do not lie down for 30-60 minutes after taking these pills.

Can famotidine make you tired?

Famotidine oral tablet doesn't cause drowsiness, but it can cause other side effects.

Can I take famotidine in the morning?

You may be prescribed famotidine to take twice a day, in the morning and evening, or just once daily in the evening. Your doctor will tell you what dose is right for you and the directions will be on the label of the pack to remind you about what was said to you. You can take famotidine tablets before or after meals.

Can I lay down after taking famotidine?

First, take a full glass of water with these medications to wash them down. Second, do not lie down for 30-60 minutes after taking these pills.