Ranitidine Tablets 20 mg (Famotidine)

Adult dosage

1. Gastric and duodenal ulcers, anastomotic ulcers, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: 20 mg orally twice daily (after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime) or 40 mg orally once daily (at bedtime). In cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, treatment typically begins with an injectable form and is then transitioned to oral use. 2. Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions (erosions, bleeding, redness, swelling): acute gastritis, acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis.

This medicine should not be used by individuals who have had an allergic reaction to its ingredients or other H2 receptor antagonists. Additionally, this product contains lactose, so those with genetic disorders that prevent them from digesting lactose should not take it. Caution is required for individuals who have had allergic reactions to medications, those with poor kidney or liver function, individuals with heart conditions, and the elderly. This medication contains certain dyes, so those with allergies to these dyes should be careful as well. Serious side effects can occur during use, although it is rare, so any unusual symptoms should be reported immediately. For example, sudden allergic reactions, symptoms of blood disorders, skin rashes, liver dysfunction, muscle pain, irregular heart rhythms, changes in consciousness may occur, so careful monitoring is essential. Regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests are important during the use of this drug. This medication dissolves in the mouth but is not absorbed in the mouth, so it must be swallowed with water or saliva. Patients undergoing dialysis should consult healthcare professionals as interactions with this medication and others may reduce its efficacy. Furthermore, this medication may reduce efficacy when taken with certain antifungals or anticancer agents, so be sure to inform your doctor about any medications you are taking. Elderly individuals may have decreased kidney function, so the dose should be reduced, or the interval extended for careful use. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication after carefully considering its benefits and risks, and those who are breastfeeding should consider stopping breastfeeding. Safety for children has not been adequately confirmed, so caution should be exercised when administering to children. Lastly, this medication can mask symptoms of gastric cancer, so it should only be used after ensuring no malignant conditions are present.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• anaphylaxis
• respiratory distress
• generalized flushing
• angioedema
• urticaria
• pancytopenia
• agranulocytosis
• aplastic anemia
• hemolytic anemia

Mild side effects

• Hypersensitivity
• rash
• urticaria
• facial swelling
• leukopenia
• eosinophilia
• constipation
• diarrhea
• dry mouth
• nausea

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and maintain at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the medication’s effectiveness can be preserved, and it can be used safely.

Appearance

Green round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle