Famotin 40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.80 (100's pack: ৳ 380.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Famotidine |
| Company | Doctors chemical works ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Gastric ulcer
- Duodenal ulcer
- Anastomotic ulcer
- Acute stress ulcer
- Reflux esophagitis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Acute gastritis
- Chronic gastritis in acute exacerbation stage
Pharmacology
- Histamine H2-receptor antagonist
- Inhibition of gastric acid secretion
- Reversibility of H2-receptor antagonist activity
Dosage & Administration
- Usual dose for adults: Famotidine 20 mg twice daily
- Famotidine 40 mg once daily
- Dosage for acute and chronic gastritis
- Dosage for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD)
- Dosage for patients 1-16 years of age
Drug Interactions
- No clinically important drug interactions
- No interaction with cytochrome P450-linked drug-metabolizing enzyme system
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to any component of the drug
Side Effects
- Eruption
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Tachycardia
- High blood pressure
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Insomnia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- Caution during pregnancy
- Caution when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Minimum required amount usage
- Careful administration with elderly patients
- Caution with renal failure and hepatic disorders
Storage Conditions
- Temperature below 30°C
- Protection from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children