Famidine Tablets (Famotidine)

Adult dose

For ages 16 and above, 1 tablet (10mg) can be taken once, with a maximum of 2 tablets (20mg) per day.

This medication should not be taken by individuals allergic to specific ingredients or hypersensitive to H2 receptor antagonists. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so those with genetic lactose intolerance or related conditions should not take it. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication if you have difficulty swallowing food or experience pain, vomiting or stools that contain blood. If heartburn symptoms persist for more than 3 months, or dizziness, drowsiness, or cold sweats occur, seek advice from a professional. Immediate consultation is necessary if chest or shoulder pain and shortness of breath occur. If unexpected weight loss, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain occurs, consult a professional before taking this medication. Caution is required if you are taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or have a history of drug allergies. Individuals with kidney or liver problems or heart disease may experience changes in blood concentration or adverse reactions when taking this medication, so consultation with a professional is recommended. Elderly individuals, women who are pregnant or could become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should also seek advice before taking this medication. If taking certain antifungal medications or anticancer agents, caution should be exercised as this medication may affect efficacy. This medication contains Yellow No. 5 dye, so those allergic or hypersensitive to it should take caution. If symptoms worsen or persist during use, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a professional, and do not take it continuously for more than 14 days. Various side effects such as allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, skin rashes, liver dysfunction, muscle pain, cardiac symptoms, neurological disturbances, and digestive issues may occur, so if any symptoms arise, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. This medication may mask symptoms of stomach cancer, so it should only be used for a short period for symptom relief. Do not take this medication with alcoholic beverages, and consult a professional if there are any changes in physical condition after taking it. Patients on hemodialysis should be cautious when using this medication with phosphate binders as efficacy may be reduced. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original tightly sealed container. Transferring to another container may increase the risk of misuse or degrading the quality, so always use the original container.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• difficulty breathing
• facial swelling
• pharyngeal swelling
• shock
• anaphylaxis
• thrombocytopenia
• jaundice
• hepatitis
• rhabdomyolysis

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• malaise
• headache
• insomnia
• hallucination
• agitation
• excitement
• reduced libido
• paresthesia

Drug interactions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antifungal treatments, tyrosine kinase inhibitors (such as dasatinib, elotinib, gefitinib, pazopanib, etc.).

Food interactions

Alcohol should not be consumed while taking this medication.

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This way of storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Pale green round film-coated tablets

Package unit

10 tablets/box (10 tablets/PTP x 1), 30 tablets/box (10 tablets/PTP x 3)