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 Famotidine? Famotidin is a common misspelling of famotidine.
 
Famotidine is a drug approved to treat conditions such as heartburn, GERD, and ulcers. Available in both over-the-counter and prescription forms, the medication can be taken once or twice a day, or as needed. Famotidine blocks the action of specific histamine receptors in the stomach, which reduces the amount of acid produced. Potential side effects of famotidine include diarrhea, headaches, and dizziness.
 
(Click Famotidine to read the complete eMedTV article. Topics discussed in this article include how famotidine works, what to tell your doctor before starting it, and detailed instructions on when and how to take it.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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