Famidine 10 mg (Famotidine)

Adult dose

For individuals aged 16 or older: take 1 tablet (10 mg) once, up to a maximum of 2 tablets (20 mg) per day.

This medication should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to certain ingredients or have issues digesting lactose. People who have difficulty swallowing, are experiencing bleeding symptoms, have heartburn lasting more than three months, or have dizziness or chest pain should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. It is important for individuals with kidney or liver problems, heart disease, the elderly, as well as pregnant or breastfeeding women to consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. If you are taking other medications, especially antifungals or certain anti-cancer drugs, you must report and seek advice, as there may be interactions. If symptoms do not improve or worsen after taking the medication, stop immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist, and be cautious not to take it continuously for more than 14 days. Rarely, allergic reactions or abnormal symptoms in the blood, skin, liver, muscles, heart, or nervous system may occur, so if these symptoms arise, stop taking the medication immediately and inform a healthcare professional. This medication may mask symptoms of stomach cancer; therefore, it should only be used for a short period for symptom relief and should not be taken with alcoholic beverages. If there are any changes in your condition after taking the medication, be sure to consult a doctor or pharmacist, and patients undergoing hemodialysis should exercise caution when using this medication with specific formulations. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container for safe use.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• shock
• anaphylaxis
• difficulty breathing
• generalized flushing
• facial swelling
• pharyngeal swelling
• mucocutaneous syndrome
• epidermal necrolysis
• rash

Mild side effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, cold sweat, decreased blood (leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, eosinopenia), anemia, delayed blood clotting, muscle pain, joint pain, muscle cramps, bradycardia, tachycardia, flushing, tinnitus, headache, sleepiness, insomnia, hallucinations, agitation, excitement, decreased libido, sensory abnormalities, heaviness, confusion, depression, dizziness, constipation, diarrhea, thirst, nausea and vomiting, abdominal bloating, decreased appetite, stomatitis, menstrual irregularities, gynecomastia, rash

Drug interactions

Patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics, antifungal medications (such as itraconazole, posaconazole oral suspension), and tyrosine kinase inhibitors (such as dasatinib, erlotinib, gefitinib, pazopanib) should consult their doctor or pharmacist.

Food interactions

Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Doing so will help retain the medication’s efficacy and safety for a longer period.

Appearance

Green round film-coated tablet

Package unit

20 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×2], 60 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×6], 240 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP×12)×2]