What is the dose of famotidine (Pepcid) for children with autistic spectrum disorders?
The dose of famotidine used in this research was 2 mg/kg/day given in two divided doses, with a maximum total daily dose of 100 mg (see Abstracts). Please remember that “A high dose of famotidine (Pepcid) was used in the research discussed on this web site; treatment with this high dose should only be undertaken under the direction of your/your child’s prescribing physician.” In the USA, famotidine is available without a prescription. Dr. Linday has been contacted by numerous parents who want to give famotidine to their child without the guidance of a physician. Based on the information provided in the abstracts, some of these families grossly miscalculated the dose of famotidine, and one family would have given their child FOUR TIMES the correct dose of famotidine. Furthermore, there is always the possibility of an adverse reaction to a medication.
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