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Famotidine

Medication H2 receptor antagonist digestive
Aka: Pepcid
Brands seen in Singapore: Febcid-40, Famopsin, Pharma Famotidine, Famotin, Famodine
Not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, stop or change the timing of anything you take.
How to use
What it’s for
Heartburn, reflux and ulcers of the stomach or gut
When to take
SG exemption: pharmacy supply capped at 2 weeks
Take with
HealthHub: with or without food
Pros & cons
Pros
  • HealthHub: may be taken with or without food
  • The 20 mg oral form has an SG prescription exemption
  • 20 and 40 mg tablet strengths registered in SG
Cons
  • All SG famotidine products are prescription only
  • The 40 mg products carry no pharmacy-supply exemption
  • HealthHub: constipation, tiredness and nausea listed
Sources
  1. HSA — Listing of Registered Therapeutic Products (data.gov.sg dataset d_767279312753558cbf19d48344577084), Forensicclassification column; all 5,511 rows cached at /tmp/hsa_all.json and filtered locally, 27 Aug 2026 · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “FEBCID-40 SIN12039P | FAMOTIDINE | Prescription Only | A02BA03; FAMOPSIN 40 SIN05640P; FAMOPSIN 20 SIN05641P; PHARMA FAMOTIDINE SIN10470P; FAMOTIN SIN07569P; FAMODINE SIN09129P — all 9 famotidine rows 'Prescription Only'; no PEPCID row exists”
  2. MOH National Drug Formulary (Singapore) — FAMOTIN TABLET 20 MG [SIN07569P], forensic classification and POM supply exemption · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “FAMOTIN TABLET 20 MG [SIN07569P] … Forensic Classification: PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES … Exemptions for Supply without Prescription: As an oral preparation. Indications: Short-term relief of heartburn, dyspepsia and hyperacidity. Maximum Daily Dose: 20 mg. Maximum Supply: Up to 2 weeks' duration”
  3. MOH National Drug Formulary (Singapore) — FAMOPSIN 40 TABLET 40 MG [SIN05640P], forensic classification and exemption status · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “FAMOPSIN 40 TABLET 40 MG [SIN05640P] … FAMOTIDINE - 40 MG … Forensic Classification: PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES … ATC code A02BA03 … Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription: NA”
  4. HealthHub (MOH Singapore) — Famotidine, Medication Information Leaflet · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “Famotidine works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is used to treat various conditions of the gastrointestinal (stomach and intestines) tract including: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease … Ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract (treatment and prevention)”
  5. HealthHub (MOH Singapore) — Famotidine, how to take it and side effects · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “You may take this medication with or without food … Side effects of famotidine include constipation, fatigue, vomiting, flatulence, nausea and taste disturbances … Consult your healthcare professional if you develop any blood in your stool (including blackened stool) or vomit”
  6. HealthHub (MOH Singapore) — Famotidine, precautions · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “Inform your healthcare professional if: You are allergic to this medication … You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies”
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