How soon after oral administration does famotidine reach peak plasma concentrations?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Famotidine reaches dose-related peak plasma concentrations within 1–3 hours after oral administration.

Famotidine 40mg TabletsTillomed Laboratories Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 4Document updated 21 January 2025

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famotidine · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Famotidine reaches dose-related peak plasma concentrations within 1–3 hours after oral administration.

Famotidine 40mg TabletsTillomed Laboratories Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 4Document updated 21 January 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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