Cimetidine is recommended to reduce malabsorption and fluid loss in the short bowel syndrome.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
Oral
800 - 800 mg
From 400 To 400 mg 2 time(s) per day every day
In the short bowel-syndrome e.g. following substantial resection for Crohn’s disease, the usual dosage range is 400 mg twice a day (with breakfast and at bedtime) and can be used according to individual response.