Famotidine Tablet (Famotidine)

Adult dose

1. Gastric, duodenal ulcers, anastomotic ulcers, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: Administer 20mg orally twice a day (after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime) or administer 40mg orally once a day (at bedtime). In cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, start treatment with an injection and switch to oral administration once possible. 2. Acute gastritis and acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis: 10mg once.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to certain ingredients or lactose intolerance. Care should be taken in patients with renal or hepatic impairment, heart disease, and the elderly, and dosage adjustments may be necessary. During use, serious side effects such as allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, skin rashes, liver dysfunction, myalgia, cardiac rhythm disturbances, and consciousness disorders may occur, so symptoms should be carefully monitored. If adverse symptoms occur, discontinue medication immediately and seek appropriate treatment. If there is no therapeutic effect, it is advisable to switch to another treatment method, and regular blood tests and assessments of liver and kidney function should be performed. This medication dissolves in the mouth but is not absorbed in the oral mucosa, so it must be swallowed with saliva or water. It may interact with other medications, especially antifungals or certain anticancer agents, so consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should consult a doctor carefully if use of this medication is necessary, and nursing mothers should discontinue breastfeeding. Safety for children has not been adequately confirmed, so it should be administered with caution to children. For oral disintegrating tablet form, it should not be taken without water after placing it on the tongue, and must be taken while sitting or standing. Finally, this medication may mask symptoms of gastric cancer, so it should only be used after confirming that it is not gastric cancer.

Serious side effects

Shock, hypersensitivity (dyspnea, generalized flushing, vascular swelling, urticaria), pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell's syndrome, liver dysfunction, jaundice, rhabdomyolysis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, consciousness disorders, seizures, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, interstitial pneumonia, heart failure

Mild side effects

• Rash
• urticaria
• facial swelling
• leukopenia
• eosinophilia
• constipation
• diarrhea
• dry mouth
• nausea
• vomiting

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is best to maintain storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

Bottle packaging - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle packaging - 300 tablets/bottle