Famotab Tablet (Famotidine)

Adult dose

For individuals aged 16 and above, 1 tablet (10mg) per dose, up to 2 tablets (20mg) per day.

This medication should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to certain ingredients or who have experienced hypersensitivity reactions to similar medications. It also contains lactose, so it should not be taken if there is lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders. If you have difficulty swallowing food or symptoms such as hematemesis or melena, you must consult a doctor or pharmacist. If heartburn persists for more than 3 months, or if symptoms such as dizziness, cold sweat, or chest pain occur, you should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. Individuals with poor kidney or liver function, those with heart diseases, the elderly, and pregnant or breastfeeding women must also consult a professional before taking this medication. If taking other medications, it is important to discuss any potential interactions with a healthcare provider. If symptoms worsen or adverse reactions occur while taking this medication, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a medical professional. This medication should not be taken continuously for more than 14 days, and if any sensitivity reactions, skin rashes, liver function abnormalities, muscle pain, or heart abnormalities occur, you should discontinue use. This medication can mask symptoms of stomach cancer, so it should only be used for short-term relief of symptoms. Do not take it with alcohol, and consult a professional if you experience any abnormalities after taking it. Patients on dialysis should be cautious when using this medication with certain other drugs. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container to prevent misuse and deterioration of quality.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, severe allergic reactions
• Severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling of the skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• Sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• cold sweat
• general malaise
• weakness
• fever
• rash
• urticaria
• subcutaneous mucosal bleeding
• muscle pain

Drug interactions

This medication should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist if taken along with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antifungal treatments (such as itraconazole and posaconazole oral suspension), or tyrosine kinase inhibitors (dasatinib, erlotinib, gefitinib, pazopanib, etc.).

Food interactions

This medication should be avoided while drinking alcohol.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure and is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Light green round film-coated tablet

Package unit

240 tablets/PTP [120 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 12) x 2], 10 tablets/PTP