How Long Does Famotidine Last?

Generic: FAMOTIDINE

7 days
Shelf life from federal drug label data

Storage Conditions

Room temperature Refrigerate Do not freeze Protect from light

Reported Side Effects

From 74,005 FDA adverse event reports (FAERS). 69.4% classified as serious.

74,005
Total Reports
69.4%
Serious
15
Side Effects Tracked
Side EffectReports
NAUSEA
4,716
FATIGUE
4,449
DIARRHOEA
4,346
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
3,752
OFF LABEL USE
3,673
DRUG INEFFECTIVE
3,471
DYSPNOEA
3,447
HEADACHE
3,111
VOMITING
2,922
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY
2,874
PAIN
2,870
DIZZINESS
2,647
DEATH
2,569
PNEUMONIA
2,558
PYREXIA
2,552

Data from FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Reports reflect consumer/provider submissions — higher counts may reflect higher usage, not necessarily higher risk. Not all reports establish a causal link.

Manufacturer

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

Storage Information

Storage Store Famotidine Injection at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). If solution freezes, bring to room temperature; allow sufficient time to solubilize all the components. Although diluted Famotidine Injection has been shown to be physically and chemically stable for 7 days at room temperature, there are no data on the maintenance of sterility after dilution. Therefore, it is recommended that if not used immediately after preparation, diluted solutions of Famotidine Injection should be refrigerated and used within 48 hours (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). HOW SUPPLIED FOR INTRAVENOUS USE ONLY Famotidine Injection, USP 10 mg/mL is available in the following: Containing no preservative 2 mL (20 mg) Single Dose Vial packaged in 25s (NDC 0641-6022-25) Containing benzyl alcohol as preservative 4 mL (40 mg) Two Dose Vial packaged in 10s (NDC 0641-6023-10) 20 mL Multiple Dose Vial packaged in 10s (NDC 0641-6021-10) Storage Store Famotidine Injection at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). If solution freezes, bring to room temperature; allow sufficient time to solubilize all the components. Although diluted Famotidine Injection has been shown to be physically and chemically stable for 7 days at room temperature, there are no data on the maintenance of sterility after dilution. Therefore, it is recommended that if not used immediately after preparation, diluted solutions of Famotidine Injection should be refrigerated and used within 48 hours (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). DESCRIPTION The acti

Important: This information is from federal drug label data and is for reference only. Always follow the specific expiration date printed on your medication packaging. Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider with questions about medication storage or expiration.

Data source: View Famotidine on DailyMed (NIH) | Federal drug label data.

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