The standard recommended dosage is 10 mg for a 20 lb dog up to twice daily
Common names: Famotidine
5mg (1 half) for each pound, once or twice daily
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Klein recommends a dosage of 1 teaspoon for every 10 pounds
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Common Name: Pepcid®Drug Type: H2 blockerUsed For: Stomach ulcersSpecies: Dogs, CatsAdministered: Tablets, Oral liquidHow Dispensed: Over the counterAvailable Forms: 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg tabletsFDA Approved: NoGeneral Description
16 YEARS AND OLDER: Oral: Usual dose: 40 mg orally once a day at bedtime OR 20 mg orally 2 times a day
This medication is not an FDA-approved medication for animals, but many veterinarians will advise its use
The normal dosage of famotidine for dogs is 0
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In cases where there is no other option and the vomiting is very severe, a drug called Zofran (odansetron) can be used
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From the #1 doctor recommended OTC acid reducer brand, Maximum Strength PEPCID AC ® tablets with famotidine work before, during, or after the start of heartburn symptoms
Acid control does not imply symptom relief
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Make sure to discuss proper dosage and other precautions with your veterinarian before using Pepcid for dogs
It is used to treat syndromes caused by lots of stomach acid