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Famotack 40 mg

Tablet

Generic: Famotidine

Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Therapeutic Class: H2-Receptor Antagonist

Indications

Duodenal ulcer and benign gastric ulcer, prevention of relapse of duodenal ulcer, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and relief of heartburn and acid indigestion.

Pharmacology

Famotidine competitively blocks histamine H2 receptors of the gastric parietal cell, reducing the volume and acid content of gastric secretion.

Dosage & Administration

Duodenal and gastric ulcer: 40 mg at night for 4 to 8 weeks; maintenance 20 mg at night. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: 20 to 40 mg twice daily for 6 to 12 weeks. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: initially 20 mg every 6 hours, adjusted according to response. Reduce the dose in kidney impairment.

Side Effects

Headache, dizziness, constipation and diarrhoea. Rarely dry mouth, nausea, skin rash and tiredness.

Precautions & Warnings

Exclude gastric malignancy before treatment when alarm symptoms are present. Reduce the dose in moderate to severe kidney impairment. Use in pregnancy and breast-feeding only if advised by the physician.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to famotidine or other H2-receptor antagonists.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.