Jeritidine 20 mg (Famotidine)

Adult dose

1. Gastric, duodenal ulcers, anastomotic ulcers, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: As famotidine, take 20 mg orally twice a day (after breakfast and dinner or at bedtime) or take 40 mg orally once a day (at bedtime). In the case of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, treatment usually starts with injectable form, and when oral administration becomes possible, it is changed to oral administration. 2. Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions

This drug should not be used in patients who are allergic to certain components or H2 receptor antagonists. Additionally, it contains lactose, so it should not be taken by patients with genetic problems such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, and glucose-galactose malabsorption. Individuals with a history of drug allergies, patients with decreased renal function, patients with heart disease, patients with compromised liver function, and the elderly should be especially cautious when using this drug. During the use of this drug, serious side effects such as allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, mucosal damage, liver dysfunction, muscle damage, cardiac arrhythmias, consciousness disorders, nephritis, and pneumonia may occur, so if symptoms appear, the healthcare professional should be notified immediately. Mild side effects may include rash, dyspepsia, blood pressure changes, headache, drowsiness, insomnia, and sensory abnormalities, which should be noted. During treatment, it is necessary to consistently monitor changes in symptoms as well as blood, liver, and kidney functions, and the drug should dissolve in the mouth but not be absorbed through the oral mucosa, so it should be swallowed with water. Patients on hemodialysis should be cautious as the effectiveness of this drug may decrease when used with certain phosphate binders. This drug may affect drug concentration and effectiveness when used with some antifungal agents or specific anticancer drugs, so consult a professional. The elderly may need to reduce the dose or extend the dosing interval due to the risk of prolonged drug retention in the body due to decreased renal function. Pregnant women or those who might become pregnant should use this drug only when the benefits are deemed to outweigh the risks, and breastfeeding women are advised to stop breastfeeding as the drug may be transmitted through breast milk. Safety has not been sufficiently confirmed for children, so use should be avoided.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• facial swelling
• pharyngeal swelling
• difficulty breathing
• shock
• hypersensitivity
• generalized flushing
• pancytopenia
• agranulocytosis
• aplastic anemia

Mild side effects

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

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture ingress. It is recommended to keep storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius room temperature. This helps to safely maintain the effectiveness of the drug.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 500 tablets/bottle