Famotidine Tablet (Famotidine)

Adult dosage

Oral administration: 1. Gastric and duodenal ulcers, anastomotic ulcers, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: - 20 mg taken orally twice a day (after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime) or - 40 mg taken orally once a day (at bedtime). 2. Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions during acute exacerbation of acute and chronic gastritis: - 10 mg taken orally twice a day (after breakfast

This medication should not be used by those who have had allergic reactions to this drug's ingredients or similar medications. Furthermore, this medication contains lactose, so it should not be taken by individuals with a genetic condition that prevents lactose digestion. Those with drug allergies, poor kidney function, heart disease, weak liver function, and the elderly should use this medication cautiously. During the course of this medication, serious allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, skin rashes, liver dysfunction, muscle issues, cardiac arrhythmias, consciousness disorders, kidney problems, pneumonia, and other side effects may occur; if any abnormal symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. Additionally, while this medication dissolves in the mouth, it should be swallowed with water or saliva as it is not absorbed through the oral mucosa. Regular blood tests, liver function tests, and kidney function tests should be conducted, and if therapeutic effects are absent, switching to another medication is recommended. Caution must be taken if patients on dialysis use this medication along with phosphate binders, as the effectiveness of the drug may be reduced. This medication may alter drug concentrations when taken with certain antifungal agents or specific anticancer drugs, so it is essential to inform a doctor or pharmacist if other medications are being taken. Elderly individuals may need reduced dosages or longer intervals between doses due to decreased kidney function, leading to prolonged presence of the drug in the body. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication when its benefits outweigh risks, and breastfeeding mothers are advised to discontinue breastfeeding as this medication may be passed through breast milk. Safety has not been adequately established for use in children, and thus it is not recommended. Finally, this medication may mask symptoms of gastric cancer; therefore, it should only be used after confirming that it is not gastric cancer.

Serious side effects

Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis, difficulty breathing, generalized flushing, angioedema, urticaria), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell syndrome, liver dysfunction, jaundice, consciousness disturbance, seizures, interstitial nephritis, acute kidney failure, interstitial pneumonia, rhabdomyolysis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, heart failure

Mild side effects

• Thrombocytopenia
• pancytopenia
• agranulocytosis
• aplastic anemia
• hemolytic anemia
• rash
• urticaria
• facial edema
• leukopenia
• eosinophilia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress, and it is best stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 1,000 tablets/bottle