IV add-on · famotidine
Stomach acid reducer
Put out the fire in your stomach.
Medically cleared by Mellisa Kerchief, NP, our Medical Director
The stomach acid reducer tells your stomach to make less acid. Add it to any IV for the burn after drinking or a spicy weekend. It also helps with a reflux flare or a stomach bug. A registered nurse gives it under our nurse practitioner’s order.
- Heartburn after drinking
- Reflux flares
- Spicy food
- Upset stomach
- Stomach bug comfort
What is the stomach acid reducer add-on?
It is a prescription medicine that lowers the acid your stomach makes. Less acid means less burn. A nurse gives it as a slow push into your IV line. Most people feel it within about an hour. It lasts most of the day. Our nurse practitioner orders it after your health check. It is an add on only. It goes in your IV bag.
What the stomach acid reducer does in your body
Your stomach makes acid to break down food. Alcohol, spicy food, stress, and a stomach bug can push it to make too much. That acid climbs up and burns. You feel it in your chest and your throat.
This medicine tells the cells in your stomach to slow down. Less acid gets made. Less burn. Chewable antacids soak up acid that is already there. This medicine cuts the amount your stomach makes. So it works longer.
Most people feel relief within about an hour. It lasts most of the day. That is long enough to eat, sleep, and feel normal again.
Queasy too? The anti nausea medicine handles that part. The acid reducer handles the burn. Many hangover and stomach bug visits get both.
Signs you might want the stomach acid reducer
- A burning stomach the morning after drinking
- Heartburn after a spicy weekend
- A reflux flare that pills cannot catch
- A sour taste and a burn in your throat
- A stomach bug where every sip burns
- Your stomach feels raw after pain pills
- You cannot keep an antacid down
- Late night tacos on Mill Avenue came back to haunt you
Add-on or shot?
The acid reducer is an add on only. It goes in your IV bag. Here is how it compares to its partner, the anti nausea medicine.
| Acid reducer add-on | Anti nausea medicine | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Cuts stomach acid and eases the burn | Stops the queasy feeling |
| How you get it | In your IV bag only | Shot or IV add-on |
| Price | $32 studio, $35 mobile | $32 to $35 |
| Best when | Your stomach burns | Your stomach turns |
Burning? Acid reducer. Queasy? Anti nausea. Both? Get both.
Pairs well
Best drips to pair it with
For the morning afterHangover IV
Add it for the burning stomach after a big night.$265 studio · $295 at your door
For a stomach bugFood Poisoning IV
Already inside. For a stomach bug or a bad meal.$230 studio · $260 at your door
For big weekends and big weeksThe Ultimate IV
Add it to our all in one bag.$375 studio · $405 at your door
For energy, mood and immunityMyers Cocktail IV
Add it when your stomach is sour during a vitamin drip.$195 studio · $225 at your door
For heat, flights and long daysHydrate IV
Fluids plus the acid reducer at our lowest price.$150 studio · $150 at your door
How it works
Your visit, start to finish
- Book online, call, or textPick any IV. Add the acid reducer in the notes or tell your nurse.
- Quick health checkFirst time with us? You do a short video call with our nurse practitioner. It takes about five minutes and is good for one year. The nurse practitioner decides if this medicine is right for you. Read about the Good Faith Exam.
- Your nurse arrivesThey check your vitals. They ask about your kidneys and any stomach medicine you take.
- The medicineA slow push into your IV line while the bag drips. You feel it within about an hour.
- DoneEat something plain and drink water.
Safety first
Is it safe?
Yes, when a provider orders it and a nurse gives it. That is how we do it every time.
- This is a prescription medicine. Our nurse practitioner orders it after your health check.
- A registered nurse gives every dose.
- Sterile, single use supplies.
- We check your vitals before we start.
- Side effects are rare. Some people get a mild headache.
Who should skip it or ask first: people with kidney disease should ask first. Anyone pregnant or nursing should ask first. Anyone allergic to this medicine. Tell us about every stomach medicine you take. Our provider decides.
This is a wellness service. It eases the burn during your visit. It does not treat ulcers or reflux disease. Chest pain that spreads to your arm or jaw? Black stools or blood in your vomit? Call 911 or go to the ER.
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FAQ
Questions, answered
Still wondering? Text us or call (480) 674-8268.
How much does a stomach acid reducer IV add on cost?
$32 at our Biltmore studio and $35 with a mobile visit. That is on top of any IV. Members save 50%.
What medicine is it?
Famotidine. It is a prescription acid reducer given through your IV line.
Can I get it as a shot?
No. It goes in your IV bag. If you only want something quick, the anti nausea medicine comes as a shot.
How fast does it work?
Most people feel relief within about an hour. It lasts most of the day.
Does it help hangover heartburn?
Yes, for most people. Pair it with the Hangover IV for fluids, vitamins, and nausea relief too.
Is it already in the Food Poisoning IV?
Yes. Add it to any other bag for $32 to $35.
How is it different from an antacid?
Antacid tablets soak up acid that is already there. This medicine cuts the acid your stomach makes. It lasts longer.
Can I get it with the anti nausea medicine?
Yes. That is a common pair for hangovers and stomach bugs. One stops the burn. The other stops the queasy feeling.
I take a daily reflux pill. Can I still get it?
Tell your nurse what you take. Our provider decides.
Who should skip it?
People with kidney disease or a known allergy to it. Anyone pregnant should ask first. Our provider reviews your history and decides.
Can I use my HSA or FSA card?
Many HSA and FSA cards work for eligible drips. Insurance does not cover it. Check HSA and FSA rules.
Put out the fire.
Add the stomach acid reducer to any IV today. A nurse can be at your door in a few hours.