Famotid 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (4 x 14: ৳ 140.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Famotidine |
| Company | Drug international 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 & Administration
- Usual adult dose: Famotidine 20 mg twice daily
- Adjustable dosage for acute gastritis
- Recommended oral dose for maintenance therapy: 20 mg once daily
- Age-based dosage for powder for suspension
Interaction
- No clinically important drug interactions identified
- No interaction with cytochrome P450-linked drug-metabolizing enzyme system
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to any component of the drug
Side Effects
- Eruption
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Tachycardia
- High blood pressure
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Insomnia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution with nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Administer in minimum required amount
- Careful administration with elderly patients
- Caution with renal failure and hepatic disorders
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children