| Active substance |
Famotidine |
| Also known as |
Pepcid |
| Blood pressure |
No significant effect |
| Chemical name |
3-[[2-[(diaminomethylene)amino]-4-thiazolyl]methylthio]-N-(aminosulfonyl)propanimidamide |
| Dosage (medical) |
20 mg to 40 mg daily |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not applicable |
| Effects |
Decrease in gastric acid secretion |
| Formula |
C8H15N7O2S3 |
| Half-life |
2.5-3.5 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity |
Rare, but possible |
| Lab Test |
Not typically affected by standard lab tests |
| Main action |
Reduces stomach acid production |
| Side effects |
Constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, dizziness, headache |
| Storage conditions |
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat |
| Strength |
20 mg |
| Substance class |
Histamine H2-receptor antagonist |
| Trade name |
Pepcid, Pepcid AC |
| Use in sports |
Not typically used in sports |
| Water Retention |
No significant effect |
| Manufacturer |
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. |
| Packing |
14 tabs/blister |
