Famotidine 10 mg Tablet

Adult dose

For individuals 16 years and older, the recommended dose is 1 tablet (10 mg) at a time, with a maximum of 2 tablets (20 mg) per day.

This medication should not be taken by persons allergic to any of its ingredients or similar medications. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used by patients who cannot digest lactose due to certain genetic issues. Individuals allergic to soybean oil, soy, peanuts, etc., should also refrain from using this medication. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication if you have difficulty swallowing food, have pain, cough up blood, or have blood in your stool. If heartburn symptoms persist for more than 3 months or are accompanied by dizziness, drowsiness, or cold sweat, consult a professional. Consult a doctor before taking this medication if you experience chest or shoulder pain or have difficulty breathing. If there are signs of unexpected weight loss, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, etc., seek immediate professional advice. Patients taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or those with a history of drug allergies should also consult before taking this medication. Patients with kidney or liver problems or heart disease should be cautious as drug concentrations may increase or the risk of side effects may rise. Elderly patients, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should consult a professional before taking this medication. There may be drug interactions when taken with certain antifungals or chemotherapy agents, so inform your doctor. Patients with lipid metabolism issues should regularly monitor blood lipid levels while taking this medication and adjust the dosage if necessary. If symptoms worsen or adverse reactions occur during use, cease use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication should not be taken continuously for more than 14 days, as various side effects have been reported, such as hypersensitivity, blood abnormalities, skin rash, liver dysfunction, muscle pain, heart problems, neurological issues, gastrointestinal problems, and respiratory issues, which require caution. This medication may mask symptoms of stomach cancer, so it should only be used temporarily for symptom relief. Be cautious not to take this medication with alcoholic beverages. If there are any changes in health status after taking, consult a professional immediately. In patients undergoing hemodialysis, the effectiveness of this medication may decrease when used with certain phosphate binders. Patients at risk of lipid overload should monitor blood lipid levels and adjust the medication dosage if necessary. Keep this medication out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion, and store the medication in its original container to maintain quality and prevent misuse.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (facial edema, pharyngeal edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing (dyspnea, bronchospasm), cold sweat, pallor (including general flushing) → severe allergic reaction
• High fever, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling (severe mucocutaneous reaction, epidermal necrolysis), pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes → severe skin reaction
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough + fever accompanied by respiratory issues → respiratory problems
• Skin and

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• cold sweat
• general fatigue
• weakness
• skin rash
• hives
• muscle pain
• joint pain
• muscle cramps

Drug interactions

This medication should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist if taken in conjunction with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, fungal treatments, and antifungal agents (itraconazole, posaconazole oral suspension), or tyrosine kinase inhibitors (dasatinib, erlotinib, gefitinib, pazopanib, etc.). Patients receiving injectable lipid preparations should also consult with a doctor or pharmacist.

Food interactions

Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best kept at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale green round film-coated tablets

Package unit

20 tablets (10 tablets/PTP*2), 120 tablets (10 tablets/PTP*12), 240 tablets ((10 tablets/PTP*12)*2), 500 tablets/bottle