Bea Pamojung 20 mg (Famotidine)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in patients who have had allergic reactions to the ingredients or similar drugs. It also contains lactose, so it should not be given to patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic digestive problems. Patients with impaired kidney function may have increased blood concentration of this medication, requiring a dose reduction or extension of the dosing interval. Patients with heart disease, liver dysfunction, and the elderly should exercise greater caution when using this medication. This medication can rarely cause severe allergic reactions, blood disorders, severe skin diseases, liver dysfunction, muscle damage, heart rhythm abnormalities, neurological problems, kidney disease, and pulmonary diseases. If any unusual symptoms occur, usage should be stopped immediately and consulted with a physician. Common side effects may include skin rash, dyspepsia, blood test abnormalities, neuropsychiatric symptoms, endocrine changes, etc. If these symptoms occur, the administration should be discontinued. During treatment, changes in symptoms should be closely monitored, and only the necessary minimum dose should be used. If there is no effect, it is advisable to switch to another treatment. This medication dissolves in the mouth but is not absorbed through the oral mucosa, so it should be swallowed with water or saliva. In patients undergoing dialysis, using this medication along with phosphate binders may cause problems with calcium absorption. It may interact with other medications, so especially when taking certain antifungals or anticancer drugs, inform the physician and be cautious. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of using this medication, and nursing mothers are advised to discontinue breastfeeding. In children, safety has not been sufficiently established, so caution is necessary when using it. Finally, taking this medication may mask symptoms of gastric cancer, so it should only be used after confirming that it is not a malignant condition.

Serious side effects

Shock, hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis, respiratory distress, generalized flushing, angioedema, hives), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell syndrome, liver dysfunction, jaundice, rhabdomyolysis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, consciousness disorders, seizures, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, interstitial pneumonia, statin-induced myopathy, pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia

Mild side effects

• Constipation
• diarrhea
• dry mouth
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal bloating
• decreased appetite
• stomatitis
• elevated blood pressure
• facial flushing

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air ingress, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the drug and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle