H2 receptor antagonist
Famotidine
White capsule contents
Typical Strength
20–40 mg/unit
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₈H₁₅N₇O₂S₃
Mol. Weight
337.45 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Histamine H2-receptor antagonist that reduces gastric acid secretion. Compounded in custom doses or combinations for acid management and GI protection, including pediatric or allergen-free formulations.
What compounding can change
When Famotidine is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.