How Long Does Famotidine Last?
Generic: FAMOTIDINE
Source: Federal Drug Label Data
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 Effect | Reports |
|---|---|
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
Medication Rankings
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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