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







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