Famcid 10 mg (Famotidine)

Adult dose

For individuals aged 16 and older, one tablet (10 mg) once per dose, up to two tablets (20 mg) daily.

This medicine should not be taken by patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug's components or similar drugs. If you have difficulty swallowing food or experience pain while swallowing, or if you have hematemesis or bloody stools, you must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. If heartburn persists for more than three months, or if dizziness, drowsiness, or cold sweats occur, you should also consult a specialist. If you experience pain in your chest or shoulder and have difficulty breathing, or if chest pain occurs frequently, a diagnosis from a specialist is necessary before taking this medicine. If you experience unexpected weight loss, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain, you should consult a doctor before taking this medicine. Caution is also required for those taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or with a history of drug allergies. Patients with kidney or liver issues or heart disease have a higher risk of side effects when taking this medicine and should consult a doctor. It is also safe for the elderly, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women to consult a specialist before taking this medicine. If you are taking certain antifungal medications or chemotherapeutic agents, be sure to inform your healthcare provider, as this medicine may interact with them. If symptoms do not improve or worsen while taking this medicine, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medicine should not be taken continuously for more than 14 days, and if any abnormal symptoms such as hypersensitivity, skin rash, liver dysfunction, muscle pain, heart issues, neurological symptoms, gastrointestinal abnormalities, kidney problems, or respiratory difficulty occur, discontinue use and consult a specialist immediately. This medicine can mask symptoms of stomach cancer, so it should be used temporarily for symptom relief only. It should not be taken with alcoholic beverages, and if there are any changes in your condition after administration, you must consult a doctor or pharmacist. Patients undergoing dialysis should be cautious as taking this medicine with certain phosphate binders may decrease the efficacy of the drug. This medicine should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container securely sealed. Moving it to another container may compromise the medication's quality or increase the risk of improper dosing.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• anaphylaxis
• difficulty breathing
• generalized flushing
• facial swelling
• pharyngeal edema
• hives
• leukopenia
• erythrocytopenia
• thrombocytopenia

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• sweating
• general fatigue
• weakness
• skin rash
• hives
• muscle pain
• muscle cramps
• joint pain

Drug interactions

Consult a doctor or pharmacist if you are taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antifungal medications (such as itraconazole and posaconazole oral suspension), or tyrosine kinase inhibitors (such as dasatinib, erlotinib, gefitinib, pazopanib, etc.) as this medicine may interact with them.

Food interactions

Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine.

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medicine's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Pale pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP)], 20 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 2)], 120 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 12)]