Famotidine injection is 10 mg/mL and is stored refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C. The 2 mL vial is single-dose with no preservative, and the multiple-dose vials contain benzyl alcohol. Here's what's on the label and how to stock it.
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Written and clinically reviewed by Jacob Fuchs, PharmD
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NDC: 67457-0433-22
In stockFamotidine injection is 10 mg/mL, and it's a refrigerated product: store at 2°C to 8°C, protected from light, in the carton until use. In Mylan's line, the 2 mL vial (20 mg) is single-dose with no preservative. The multiple-dose vials contain benzyl alcohol and have their own NDCs (Mylan label).
The fridge part is where clinics get caught. Famotidine shows up in the same procedure-area order as a dozen room-temperature drugs, so it's easy to put away in the wrong place.
From Mylan Institutional's labeling (label):
| Package | Vial type | Preservative | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mg/2 mL, 25 × 2 mL | Single-dose | None | 67457-433-22 |
| 40 mg/4 mL | Multiple-dose | Benzyl alcohol | 67457-448-43 |
| 200 mg/20 mL | Multiple-dose | Benzyl alcohol | 67457-457-20 |
Same drug and same concentration in all three. The difference is single-dose vs. multiple-dose, and the preservative.
Per the label (Mylan label):
What that means for purchasing:
The label says diluted famotidine is stable for 7 days at room temperature in several common solutions, including 0.9% sodium chloride, 5% or 10% dextrose, and lactated Ringer's. But because there are no sterility data after dilution, it says to refrigerate and use within 48 hours if not used immediately (Mylan label). Chemical stability and sterility aren't the same thing. The 48-hour limit is the one that governs. For more on those IV fluids, see our LR vs. normal saline guide.
If most of your use is one 20 mg vial per patient, the 2 mL single-dose vial is the clean choice, with no preservative and no 28-day clock. Multiple-dose vials fall under CDC's 28-day rule once opened unless the manufacturer says otherwise, and they belong to one patient if they go into the treatment area (CDC). More in single-dose vs. multiple-dose vials.
Premier Pharma supplies licensed surgery centers, physician offices, clinics, and pharmacies, and every invoice lists the lot number and expiration date for each item. We carry famotidine injection 10 mg/mL, 25 × 2 mL single-dose vials (Mylan). For the rest of a procedure area, see our anesthesia supplies purchasing guide. Open a free account. Credential review typically takes 1–2 business days.
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