5 – 1mg/kg every twelve to twenty-four hours
Generally it's best to actually take famotidine before eating -- it's best about 10 to 30 minutes before you eat
This type of ulcer forms when the lining of the stomach or small intestine gets worn down by the acids that are produced to aid in digestion
H2 blockers can generally be dosed with meals or before
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex ®
How it works
Famotidine is used to treat stomach ulcers (gastric and duodenal), erosive esophagitis (heartburn or acid indigestion), and
They are best dosed with meals or about 30 minutes to 1 hour after eating
Foods to eat include: high fiber foods such as whole grains; root vegetables, including sweet potato, beets, and carrots Taking an antacid too soon after sucralfate
Feb 24, 2010 We just got Pepcid from the pharmacy for Smokey today (need it compounded) and the vet instructions say to give it on an empty stomach