Famotid 40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (4 x 14: ৳ 280.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
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 basal gastric acid secretion
- Slowly reversible H2-receptor antagonist activity
Dosage & Administration
- Usual dose for adults: Famotidine 20 mg twice daily
- Famotidine 40 mg orally once daily at bedtime
- Dosage adjustment according to age and symptoms
- Oral dose recommendation for maintenance therapy
- Targeted dosage for specific age groups
Interaction
- 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 in use during pregnancy
- Caution in administration to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Minimum required amount usage
- Careful administration with elderly patients
- Administration caution with renal failure and hepatic disorders
Storage Conditions
- Storage below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children