Famodin 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.50 (10 x 15: ৳ 525.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 52.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Famotidine |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Gastric ulcer
- Duodenal ulcer
- Anastomotic ulcer
- Acute stress ulcer
- Reflux esophagitis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Acute gastritis
- Chronic gastritis
Pharmacology
- Histamine H2-receptor antagonist
- Inhibition of gastric acid secretion
- Reversible H2-receptor antagonist activity
Dosage and administration
- Usual adult dose: 20mg twice daily
- Alternative adult dose: 40mg once daily
- Pediatric dosage based on age
- Maintenance therapy dosage: 20mg once daily
- Adjustable dosage according to age and symptoms
Interaction
No clinically important drug interactions
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to any component
Side effects
- Eruption
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Tachycardia
- High blood pressure
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Insomnia
Pregnancy and lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- Caution for use during pregnancy
- Caution for nursing women
Precautions and warnings
- Minimum required amount usage
- Special care for elderly patients
- Caution for renal failure and hepatic disorders
Storage conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light and moisture, keep out of reach of children