Famos 20 mg Tablet (Famotidine)

Adult dose

1. Gastric/duodenal ulcers, anastomotic ulcers, upper gastrointestinal bleeding (due to peptic ulcers, acute stress ulcers, hemorrhagic ulcers), gastroesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: Administer famotidine as 20 mg orally twice a day (after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime) or 40 mg orally once a day (at bedtime). In cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, treatment usually starts with injections, and when oral administration becomes possible, switch to oral administration.

This medication should not be used by individuals who have had an allergic reaction to this drug or similar medications. It contains lactose, so individuals with a genetic problem digesting lactose should not take this medication. Individuals with drug allergies should use this drug with caution, and those with impaired kidney function may need to reduce the dosage or extend the interval between doses due to potential increased drug concentration. Patients with heart disease should take caution as it may affect the heart, and those with reduced liver function should also be careful as symptoms may worsen. Elderly individuals should use this drug cautiously due to the possibility of decreased kidney function. While taking this medication, although rare, serious allergic reactions, blood disorders, skin conditions, liver dysfunction, muscle damage, irregular heartbeats, seizures, kidney issues, and pulmonary diseases may occur; therefore, if any unusual symptoms arise, consult a doctor immediately. Additionally, this drug dissolves in the mouth but is not absorbed in the oral cavity, so it should be swallowed with water or saliva. It is important to have regular blood tests and check liver and kidney functions to monitor conditions. Certain antifungal or anticancer medications taken with this drug may reduce its effectiveness, so be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this drug only if the benefits are deemed greater than the risks, and breastfeeding women should discontinue nursing while using this drug. It is not recommended for children as safety has not been sufficiently established. Lastly, this drug may mask the symptoms of gastric cancer, so it should only be used after confirming the absence of gastric cancer.

Serious side effects

Shock, anaphylaxis, respiratory distress, generalized flushing, vascular swelling (facial swelling, throat swelling, etc.), hives (severe allergic reaction), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell's syndrome (severe skin adverse reactions), liver dysfunction, jaundice, rhabdomyolysis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, altered consciousness, generalized seizures, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, interstitial pneumonia, heart failure

Mild side effects

• Rash
• hives
• facial swelling
• decrease in white blood cells
• increase in eosinophils
• constipation
• diarrhea
• dry mouth
• nausea
• vomiting

This medication should be stored in a container tightly sealed to avoid exposure to air and kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help preserve the drug's ingredients and maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle