Pamilan Tablet 20mg (Famotidine)

Adult dose

1. For gastric and duodenal ulcers, anastomotic ulcers, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: Administer 20 mg of Famotidine orally twice a day (after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime) or administer 40 mg orally once a day (at bedtime). For upper gastrointestinal bleeding, treatment usually begins with injections, and can be switched to oral administration when possible. 2. Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergic reactions to certain ingredients or with problems digesting lactose. Additionally, patients with hypersensitivity to the drug, those with kidney or liver dysfunction, individuals with heart disease, the elderly, and patients allergic to certain dyes should use this medication cautiously. Although rare, serious side effects may occur during treatment, so if symptoms such as difficulty breathing, skin rash, blood disorders, liver dysfunction, muscle pain, cardiac rhythm abnormalities, or consciousness disturbances appear, immediate discontinuation and consultation with a doctor are necessary. During treatment, regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests should be conducted, and if symptoms do not improve, other treatment methods should be considered. This medication dissolves in the mouth but is not absorbed through the mucosa, so it must be swallowed with water. Caution should be taken as the effectiveness of this medication may decrease when used with specific phosphate binders in patients undergoing dialysis. Moreover, concurrent use with certain antifungals or anticancer drugs may reduce the effectiveness of this medication, so consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is necessary. Elderly patients may require dosage adjustments due to increased drug concentration from kidney function decline. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only take this medication under a doctor's supervision if necessary, and breastfeeding women should discontinue nursing if using this drug. The safety of this medication in children has not been sufficiently established, so its use is not recommended. Lastly, when taking this medication, symptoms of gastric cancer may be masked, so it is safe to confirm malignancy before use.

Serious side effects

Shock, hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis, difficulty breathing, generalized flushing, angioedema, urticaria), pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell syndrome, liver dysfunction, jaundice, rhabdomyolysis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, consciousness disturbances, seizures, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, interstitial pneumonia, ventricular failure

Mild side effects

• Constipation
• diarrhea
• dry mouth
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal bloating
• loss of appetite
• stomatitis
• rash
• urticaria

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Light green round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle