Aug 29, 2024
Famotidine belongs to a class of medications called histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2 blockers for short). “Famotidine is a medication used to treat heartburn (acid reflux),” says Kecia Gaither, MD, double board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine, director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. “It functions to reduce the amount of stomach acid that is produced.” It also treats upset stomach due to consuming certain foods or drinks, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions causing too much stomach acid.
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