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Roxee Medication Guide
Medication reference facts with explicit FDA-approval, off-label, source-limited, and safety context. Roxee does not sell, prescribe, or dispense medications.
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openFDA reaction terms and case summaries are supporting evidence, not proof of causality.
Drug type: Generic ingredient • Generic profile • Source coverage pending
Species: Both
Approval status: Source coverage pending. Roxee has limited supporting content for this record, but no on-page official FDA animal-drug document is linked yet. Treat it as source-limited until the ETL backfill adds official coverage.
Merged from the current Roxee medication system with field-level provenance, freshness, and completeness tracking.
Acid-reducing medication used for GI upset and reflux. Species commonly shown: Both.
Acid-reducing medication used for GI upset and reflux.
Oral
Store at room temperature.
Dose adjustments may be needed in kidney disease.
Generally well tolerated; occasional GI upset.
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Used for:
Acid-reducing medication used for GI upset and reflux.
Dosing note:
Exact dosing depends on your pet's species, weight, and health status. Use your veterinarian's instructions for the exact dose and schedule.
What to watch for:
When to call the vet:
What to tell or ask your vet today:
A source-aware map of what to know, what is uncertain, and what to verify with your veterinarian.
Roxee has limited cited overview evidence for Famotidine; use the official documents and your veterinarian's instructions for product-specific decisions.
32 tracked reaction signals; 32 reported cases; 26 serious reports; 2 species groups. These are reporting and label-derived signals for interpretation with a veterinarian.
Adverse-event reports help form a watch list, but they do not prove the medication caused the reaction and they are not a risk ranking between medications.
Official labels, package inserts, and reviewed summaries carry more weight than isolated reports.
Case reports and openFDA terms are useful for pattern awareness, but they are incomplete, can include multiple exposures, and do not estimate an individual pet's probability of harm.
Unsteady walking (ataxia) (1 reports), Loss of appetite (1 reports), Decreased red blood cell count (1 reports), Decreased haematocrit (1 reports), Decreased appetite (1 reports)
Digestive (2), Skin & allergy (1), Neurologic (1), Behavior (2)
Dog (23 reports), Cat (9 reports)
['Pit Bull', 'Crossbred Canine/dog'] (1), Shih Tzu (1), ['Retriever - Golden', 'Poodle (unspecified)'] (1), Chihuahua (1). These are report metadata, not proof that a breed is at higher risk.
Verify whether Famotidine fits the pet's species, current diagnosis, age, weight, organ status, pregnancy/lactation status, and concurrent medications.
Separate label-backed warnings from adverse-event reports and owner observations before changing the plan.
Dose adjustments may be needed in kidney disease, wobbly/unsteady walking, Loss of appetite, Decreased red blood cell count
Repeated vomiting or diarrhea. Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy). Collapse or fainting.
Review status / Updated / Sources
Review status: Clinical reviewer not listed
Updated: April 15, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
Side effects to monitor:
Most reported reactions:
Emergency warning signs:
Source-backed clinical checkpoints for quick review.
Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.
Dose adjustments may be needed in kidney disease.
Snapshot first, detailed rows second. This section summarizes signal data and is not a diagnosis.
Filter stored openFDA reports by pet and report attributes. Counts describe reports in this data set, not risk.
Received 2026-03-16 · MSK · MSK
Received 2026-03-13 · MSK · MSK
Received 2026-03-13 · MSK · MSK
Received 2026-02-12 · MSK · MSK
Received 2026-01-27 · MSK · MSK
Received 2025-12-19 · MSK · MSK
Received 2025-12-18 · MSK · MSK
Received 2025-12-17 · MSK · MSK
Received 2025-12-10 · MSK · MSK
Received 2025-12-01 · MSK · MSK
Received 2025-12-01 · MSK · MSK
Received 2025-11-25 · MSK · MSK
Received 2025-11-14 · MSK · MSK
Received 2025-11-13 · MSK · MSK
Received 2025-11-12 · MSK · MSK
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| Reaction | Body system | Cases | Species | Serious cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologic | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Digestive | 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| Digestive | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Dog | 1 |
Species coverage: Dog (23) Cat (9)
| Reaction | Body system | Species | Seriousness | Frequency | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologic | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Digestive | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Digestive | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Behavior | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Skin & allergy | Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Behavior | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 |
Store at room temperature.
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Acid-reducing medication used for GI upset and reflux.
Dose adjustments may be needed in kidney disease.
Generally well tolerated; occasional GI upset.
Source: FDA openFDA • Reference
De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).
Showing top 5 for Digestive.
Showing top 5 for Skin & allergy.
Showing top 5 for Neurologic.
Showing top 5 for Behavior.
Showing top 5 for Other.
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.
Dog, ['Pit Bull', 'Crossbred Canine/dog'], Female, 2.67 year • Drug: MSK, Unknown • Reactions: Cough, Abnormal radiograph finding, Heart murmur, Eosinophilia, Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm • Outcome: Ongoing
Dog, Shih Tzu, Female, 6 month, 3.175 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Soft stool, Not eating, Low amylase • Outcome: Ongoing
Dog, ['Retriever - Golden', 'Poodle (unspecified)'], Male, 3 year, 16.783 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Vomiting, Swelling around eye, Whining, Uncomfortable, Fever… • Outcome: Ongoing
Dog, Chihuahua, Female, 8.25 year, 2.54 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Subcutaneous • Reactions: Muscle tremor, Opisthotonus, Rigidity of limbs, Star-gazing, Prolonged anaesthesia… • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
Dog, Dalmatian, Male, 10 year, 36.741 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Agitation, Drooling, Febrile, Panting, Anaphylaxis… • Outcome: Ongoing
Cat, Persian, Female, 11 year, 3.36 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Subcutaneous • Reactions: Drooling • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
Dog, Terrier - Bull - Staffordshire, Male, 8 year, 30.617 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Injection, Parenteral, Dose: 1.50 mL per dose, Frequency: 1 per day • Reactions: Swollen limb, Injection site inflammation, Lack of efficacy • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
Dog, Retriever - Golden, Female, 6 year, 30.844 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Dose: 1.50 tablet per dose • Reactions: Localised pain NOS, Limb non-weight bearing, Swollen limb, Whining, Uncomfortable… • Outcome: Outcome Unknown
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
No approved overdose-management text is linked yet. If overdose is suspected, contact a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.
Store at room temperature.
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