Cimetidine is used to treat and prevent gastrointestinal issues such as heartburn, GERD, active gastric esophagitis, and duodenal ulcers. It works by blocking the action of histamine, reducing stomach acid production to treat existing ulcers and help prevent future ones. It's designed to be administered orally to dogs, cats and horses.How it Works

Cimetidine works by limiting acid production in the stomach through the blockage of histamine action. It helps prevent ulcers from forming while also treating ulcers that have already formed.

It can also treat:

• Esophageal reflux
• Gastric reflux
• Esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus)
• Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach)

Special Precautions

In rare cases, gastric ulcers have healed temporarily despite documented subsequent malignancy. A symptomatic response to cimetidine treatment doesn't preclude gastric malignancy presence.
This is an FDA-approved drug for use in humans. Such drugs are commonly prescribed for horses, cats, and dogs.

Overdose Information

Immediately contact your closest emergency animal hospital.

Side Effects

Cimetidine does not have any known side effects.

Storage

Store in a dry and cool environment.

Tips

Your veterinarian will be able to determine proper dosage. This medication should be administered orally.