Famotidine Tablet 20mg

Adult dose

1. For gastric and duodenal ulcers, anastomotic ulcers, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: 20 mg orally twice daily (after breakfast and after dinner or at bedtime) or 40 mg orally once daily (at bedtime). Begin treatment with the injectable form in cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and switch to oral administration when possible. 2. For improving gastric mucosal lesions (acute gastritis, acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. Patients who are allergic to any components of this drug or who are hypersensitive to other H2 receptor antagonists should not use it. Additionally, it contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or genetic lactose-related diseases should not use it. This medication should be used cautiously in certain patients. Patients with hypersensitivity to the drug, reduced kidney function, heart disease, impaired liver function, and the elderly should use this medication carefully. In particular, in cases of poor kidney function, the dosage should be reduced or the dosing interval should be extended. This medication can have various side effects, so attention should be paid. Severe allergy reactions or shock, blood cell reduction, severe skin disorders, liver dysfunction, muscle damage, cardiac rhythm abnormalities, consciousness disorders, kidney issues, pneumonia, and other serious symptoms may occur. If these symptoms occur, discontinue the medication immediately and consult with a healthcare professional. Common side effects may include rash, hives, dyspepsia, changes in blood pressure, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, muscle cramps, and psychiatric changes. If these symptoms appear, inform a healthcare professional. This drug should be used at the minimal dosage while monitoring treatment effectiveness. If there is no effect, consider switching to alternative treatments. The medication should be swallowed with water or saliva, as it dissolves in the mouth but is not absorbed through the oral mucosa. Patients undergoing hemodialysis may experience reduced effectiveness when this drug is used in conjunction with phosphate binders, so caution is advised. This medication can interact with other drugs. In particular, when used with antifungals or certain anticancer agents, the effects of this drug or others may decrease, so it is essential to inform the healthcare professional of all medications being taken. Elderly patients may experience prolonged retention of the medication in the body due to decreased kidney function, necessitating cautious use by reducing dosages or extending intervals. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should only use this medication when the therapeutic benefits are deemed greater than the risks, and its safety has not been fully established. Breastfeeding women are advised to discontinue nursing, as this drug can be passed into breast milk. Safety in children has not been adequately proven, and there is limited experience, so caution is necessary. Lastly, this medication can mask symptoms of gastric cancer, so it should only be used after confirming that the condition is not due to a malignancy.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, markedly decreased urine output, severe swelling with elevated blood pressure, shock, overdose

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle