About Us Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine by Jennifer Prince, DVM Drs.
Side effects are rare.
These compounds influence the absorption of many other oral medications, so consult your veterinarian before using cimetidine, ranitidine or famotidine with other medications. Pepcid, Pepcid AC Type of Drug Antiulcer, histamine H 2 receptor antagonist Form and Storage Tablets, capsules, oral liquids, injectable Store at room temperature protected from light. Indications for Use Treatment of ulcers of the esophagus, stomach, and upper intestines. Not FDA approved for use in veterinary medicine but it is is a common and accepted practice to use these medications in cats and dogs. These medications stop the stomach from making acid which helps treat ulcers that are present and helps prevent ulcer formation.