Afso-gen Tablet (Famotidine)

Adult dose

One tablet (10 mg) per dose, up to 2 tablets (20 mg) per day.

Child dose

The dosage for individuals under 16 years old is not specified.

This medication should not be taken by individuals allergic to this drug or similar drugs. Additionally, due to the presence of lactose, individuals with genetic disorders that prevent the breakdown of lactose should also avoid taking this medication. If you have difficulty swallowing food, pain, or experience vomiting blood or blood in the stools, you must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If heartburn symptoms persist for more than 3 months or are accompanied by dizziness, drowsiness, or cold sweat, you should consult a professional as well. If you experience chest or shoulder pain and shortness of breath, or if you frequently have chest pain, consult before taking this medication. If sudden weight loss, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain occurs, you should consult a doctor. Individuals taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or with a history of drug allergies should also exercise caution. Those with kidney, heart, or liver issues may experience increased blood concentration or worsening symptoms, so consultation with a doctor is essential. It is also important for the elderly, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and nursing mothers to consult a professional before taking this medication. If taken with certain antifungal or anticancer agents, the effectiveness of this medication may decrease, so inform your healthcare provider of any concurrent medications. If symptoms do not improve or worsen while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Moreover, do not take this medication continuously for more than 14 days. Since various side effects such as allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, skin rashes, liver dysfunction, muscle pain, cardiac issues, neurological symptoms, digestive issues, kidney abnormalities, and respiratory issues can occur, if abnormal symptoms arise, stop taking it immediately and consult a professional. This medication can mask symptoms of stomach cancer, so it should be used for a short period only for symptom relief and not taken with alcoholic beverages. If there is any change in condition after taking the medication, consult with a doctor or pharmacist, and patients undergoing hemodialysis should be cautious as the effectiveness may be diminished when taken with certain drugs. Lastly, keep this medication out of the reach of children, and it should be stored in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• anaphylaxis
• difficulty breathing
• facial swelling
• throat swelling
• leukopenia
• anemia
• thrombocytopenia
• eosinopenia
• hemorrhagic diathesis

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• cold sweat
• generalized weakness
• lethargy
• skin rash
• hives
• skin erythema
• muscle pain
• joint pain

Drug interactions

Caution should be exercised when taken with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antifungal agents (such as itraconazole, posaconazole oral suspension, etc.), and tyrosine kinase inhibitors (such as dasatinib, elotinib, gefitinib, pazopanib, etc.). Patients receiving injectable lipid therapy should also consult with a doctor or pharmacist.

Food interactions

Alcohol should not be consumed while taking this medication.

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Green round film-coated tablet

Package unit

20 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 2]