DrugAvailabilityDosage
H2-receptor blockers
Cimetidine (Tagamet)300 mg per 5 mL, 200-, 300-, 400-, 800-mg tablets20 to 40 mg per kg per day, in divided doses every 6 hours
Ranitidine (Zantac)75 mg per 5 mL, 150-, 300-mg tablets4 to 8 mg per kg per day, in divided doses every 8 to 12 hours
Nizatidine (Axid)150-, 300-mg capsules*4 to 8 mg per kg per day, in divided doses, every 12 hours
Famotidine (Pepcid)40 mg per 5 mL, 20-, 40-mg tablets1 to 2 mg per kg per day, once or twice daily, maximum dosage: 40 mg per day
Proton pump inhibitors
Omeprazole (Prilosec)10-, 20-mg capsules*0.5 to 3 mg per kg per day, in divided doses every 12 hours
Lansoprazole (Prevacid)15-, 30-mg capsules*0.3 to 1.5 mg per kg per day, in divided doses every 12 hours