Famotin 20
Rx- Generic:
- Famotidine
- Company:
- Doctor's Chemicals Works Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
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At a glance
Famotidine is an antacid medicine used to reduce stomach acid and treat heartburn, indigestion, and peptic ulcers.
Indications
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Acid Reflux): Used for treatment of acid reflux.
- Peptic Ulcer Disease: Used for treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers.
- Gastric Ulcer: Used for treatment of stomach ulcers.
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Used for treatment of excessive acid secretion.
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Benign Gastric and Duodenal Ulcer: 40 mg daily at bedtime for 4-8 wk or 20 mg bid.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 20 mg bid for 6-12 wk or up to 40 mg bid if esophageal ulceration.
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Initially 20 mg 6 hrly, up to 800 mg/day if necessary.
- Non-ulcer Dyspepsia, Heartburn: 10-20 mg once or bid.
Child Dose (1-16 years): Peptic Ulcer: 0.5 mg/kg PO at bedtime; max 40 mg/day.
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin rash
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
Precautions & warnings
Precautions:
- Famotidine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
- Take with or without food.
- If taking antacids, take them 2 hours before or after Famotidine.
- Avoid soft drinks, citrus fruits (orange, lemon) which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
- Inform doctor if no improvement after 2 weeks.
- Inform doctor if diagnosed with kidney disease (dose may need adjustment).
- Do not stop taking without talking to your doctor.
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.