Famotack 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 55.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Famotidine |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| 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
Dosage & Administration
- Usual adult dose: 20 mg-40 mg twice daily
- Dosage adjustments for different age groups
- Oral suspension dosage for different 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
- 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 during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use in minimum required amount
- Caution with elderly, renal failure, and hepatic disorders patients
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children