Hanol Famotidine Tablet 20 mg

Adult dosage

Oral administration: Take 20 mg twice daily (after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime) or 40 mg once daily (at bedtime). Injectable form: Dissolve 20 mg in 20 mL of normal saline or dextrose solution and slowly intravenously administer twice daily (every 12 hours). For pre-anesthetic administration, dissolve 20 mg in 1-1.5 mL of injectable water.

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to certain components or similar medications. It also contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to this medication, kidney or liver dysfunction, heart conditions, and the elderly should use this medication with particular caution. While taking this medication, rare but serious allergic reactions, decrease in blood cell count, severe skin disorders, liver dysfunction, muscle damage, cardiac rhythm disturbances, consciousness disorders, kidney problems, and pulmonary diseases may occur, and patients should consult healthcare professionals immediately if symptoms arise. Common side effects include skin rash, indigestion, blood pressure changes, dizziness, drowsiness, and headaches; if these symptoms are severe, the use of the medication should be discontinued and medical advice sought. During treatment, regular blood tests and examinations of liver and kidney function should be conducted to closely monitor the condition. Patients undergoing hemodialysis should be cautious as the combination of this medication with certain phosphate binders may reduce effectiveness. The efficacy of this medication may decrease when taken with certain antifungals or chemotherapeutics, so patients must inform their doctor of all medications currently being taken. Elderly patients may have an increased risk of decreased kidney function, leading to elevated drug concentrations, and dosage adjustments may be necessary. Pregnant women or those who could become pregnant should only use this medication when the benefits outweigh the risks, and breastfeeding women are advised to stop breastfeeding. Safety in children has not been sufficiently established, so use in this population should be approached with caution. Lastly, this medication may mask symptoms of gastric cancer, so it should only be used after ensuring that gastric cancer is not present.

Serious side effects

Hives, hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis, difficulty breathing, systemic flushing, angioedema, facial swelling, pharyngeal swelling), pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell's syndrome, liver dysfunction, jaundice, rhabdomyolysis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, altered consciousness, seizures, interstitial nephritis, acute kidney failure, interstitial pneumonia, failure to contract

Mild side effects

• Constipation
• diarrhea
• dry mouth
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal bloating
• loss of appetite
• stomatitis
• increased blood pressure
• facial flushing

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Light green round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle