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PamoTex Tablets 10mg (Famotidine)

PamoTex Tablets 10mg (Famotidine)

OTC medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Famotidine›10mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)테라젠이텍스
Appearance
Green circular film-coated tablet
Packaging
10 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202001760 · Notified 2020.03.13

Summary

Main use
Relief of excessive stomach acid and digestive symptoms (heartburn, reflux)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
For individuals aged 16 and older, take 1 tablet (10mg) once, up to 2 tablets (20mg) per day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)테라젠이텍스

Efficacy & effects

Relief of excessive stomach acid and digestive symptoms (heartburn, reflux)

  • Excessive stomach acid
  • heartburn
  • reflux
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This medication is used to relieve symptoms caused by excessive stomach acid, including gastrointestinal discomfort such as heartburn and reflux.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by individuals who have previously experienced an allergic reaction to this medication's ingredients or other H2 receptor antagonists. Additionally, since it contains lactose, patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic digestive disorders should not take this medication. If you have difficulty swallowing food, experience pain, vomit blood, or have bloody stools, you must consult a doctor or pharmacist. If heartburn symptoms persist for more than three months, or if symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, or cold sweats occur, it is necessary to consult a healthcare professional. If you experience shortness of breath or frequent chest pain along with chest or shoulder pain, you should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. If there are unexpected weight loss, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain, you should consult an expert immediately. Patients taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, with a history of drug allergies, those with kidney or liver function problems, heart disease, elderly patients, pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult with an expert before taking this medication. This medication may interact with certain antifungal drugs or some anticancer drugs, so caution is required when taken together. If your symptoms worsen or unusual reactions occur while taking this medication, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. Adverse reactions may include allergic symptoms, blood disorders, skin rashes, liver function abnormalities, muscle pain, heart problems, neurological symptoms, gastrointestinal problems, kidney problems, and respiratory symptoms. This medication may conceal symptoms of stomach cancer, so it is recommended to use it for a short duration for symptom relief. Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed while taking this medication, and if there are changes in physical condition after taking it, you should consult a healthcare professional. For patients receiving dialysis, caution is necessary regarding interactions with other medications while taking this drug. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container, as transferring it to another container may risk misuse or quality deterioration.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives
  • hypersensitivity
  • shock
  • anaphylaxis
  • difficulty breathing
  • systemic flushing
  • facial edema
  • pharyngeal edema
  • leukopenia
  • erythrocytopenia
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  • thrombocytopenia
  • eosinopenia
  • anemia
  • delayed hemostasis
  • mucocutaneous syndrome
  • epidermal necrolysis
  • rash
  • liver function abnormalities
  • jaundice
  • hepatitis
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • interstitial nephritis
  • acute kidney failure
  • high fever
  • cough
  • interstitial pneumonia
  • bronchospasm
  • consciousness confusion
  • seizures

Mild side effects

  • Dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • cold sweat
  • general fatigue
  • weakness
  • fever
  • muscle pain
  • joint pain
  • muscle cramps
  • bradycardia
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  • tachycardia
  • chest pain
  • elevated blood pressure
  • facial flushing
  • tinnitus
  • consciousness disturbance
  • seizures
  • headache
  • drowsiness
  • insomnia
  • hallucinations
  • agitation
  • excitement
  • decreased libido
  • sensory abnormalities
  • heavy feeling
  • confusion
  • depression
  • dizziness
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • nausea and vomiting
  • abdominal bloating
  • loss of appetite
  • stomatitis
  • fever
  • menstrual irregularities
  • gynecomastia
  • taste distortion

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Interactions

Drug interactions

Patients taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antifungal medications, and tyrosine kinase inhibitors should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication.

Food interactions

Do not consume alcoholic beverages while taking this medication.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1°C and 30°C to ensure the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green circular film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP]

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.