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Famotidine
Heartburn and acid reflux.
General information only, not medical advice, and no doses. Read the leaflet in your pack and ask a pharmacist about your own situation, other medicines, pregnancy or any health condition.
At a glance
| Generic name | Famotidine |
|---|---|
| Type | H2 blocker — reduces stomach acid |
| Commonly used for | Heartburn and acid reflux. |
| With food? | Can be taken before eating to head off symptoms from a meal. |
| Alcohol | No direct interaction, but alcohol commonly triggers reflux itself. |
| Timing | Taken when symptoms are expected, or regularly for a short course. |
Food and drink
Can be taken before eating to head off symptoms from a meal. No direct interaction, but alcohol commonly triggers reflux itself.
When to take it
Taken when symptoms are expected, or regularly for a short course.
Good to know
It replaced older similar medicines; persistent reflux is worth discussing with a doctor. If anything about your own use is unclear, a pharmacist can advise for free.
Other common medicines
Paracetamol
Mild to moderate pain such as headache, toothache and muscle aches, and lowering a fever.
Ibuprofen
Pain, inflammation and fever — for example period pain, sprains, back pain and dental pain.
Aspirin
Pain and fever at normal doses; a low daily dose is used, only on medical advice, to reduce clotting risk.
Naproxen
Pain and inflammation, including muscle and joint pain and period pain; it is longer-acting than ibuprofen.
Omeprazole
Heartburn, acid reflux and stomach or gut ulcers.
Loratadine
Hay fever and other allergies, and itchy hives.
Source: General medicine information paraphrased from standard patient-information-leaflet guidance. Always read the leaflet in your pack. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
What is Famotidine used for?
Heartburn and acid reflux.
Can I drink alcohol with Famotidine?
No direct interaction, but alcohol commonly triggers reflux itself.
Should I take Famotidine with food?
Can be taken before eating to head off symptoms from a meal.
See the pattern over time
TempoLife logs symptoms, food and sleep, so you can bring a clear picture to your pharmacist or doctor.