Famoloc 40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Famotidine |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| 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 dosage for adults: Famotidine 20 mg twice daily
- Orally administered once daily at bed time
Powder for Suspension
- Usual dosage for adults: Famotidine 20 mg orally twice a day
- Maintenance therapy: 20 mg once daily
Interaction
- No clinically important drug interactions
- Does not interact 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
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Insomnia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- Caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use in minimum required amount
- Caution with elderly patients
- Caution with renal failure
- Caution with hepatic disorders
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children