Korea Pharma Bio Famotidine Tablets

Adult dosage

For gastric and duodenal ulcers, anastomotic ulcers, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: Administer Famotidine 20mg orally twice a day (after breakfast and dinner or at bedtime) or 40mg once a day (at bedtime). For upper gastrointestinal bleeding, oral administration is switched to when possible, after starting treatment by injection. For improving gastric mucosal lesions (acute gastritis, acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis), the adult dosage of Famotidine is 10mg orally twice a day (after breakfast and dinner or at bedtime) or 20mg once a day (at bedtime). Adjust dosages appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used by patients with allergies to specific ingredients or with genetic lactose intolerance problems. Patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to the drug, as well as those with kidney, heart, liver problems, and the elderly, should use it with caution. During the use of this drug, very rare but life-threatening allergic reactions or blood disorders, skin diseases, liver function impairment, muscle damage, arrhythmias, and kidney problems can occur; if any unusual symptoms arise, consulting a doctor immediately is necessary. Common side effects can include skin rashes, dyspepsia, changes in blood pressure, headache, drowsiness, and dizziness. This medication dissolves in the mouth but is not absorbed; it must be swallowed with saliva or water, and regular blood tests along with liver and kidney function tests should be conducted. It is important to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking specific antifungals or some anticancer drugs, as interactions may reduce the efficacy. The elderly may have reduced kidney function, which can increase drug concentration, necessitating dose adjustments. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks before using this medication, and it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding while using this drug. Safety in children has not been sufficiently confirmed, so caution is needed in their use. Oral medications that dissolve in the mouth should not be taken lying down without water; they should be placed on the tongue to dissolve with saliva before swallowing. Lastly, this medication can mask the symptoms of gastric cancer, thus it should only be used after confirming it is not a case of gastric cancer.

Serious side effects

Shock, hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis, respiratory distress, generalized flushing, angioedema, hives), pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell syndrome, liver dysfunction, jaundice, rhabdomyolysis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, altered consciousness, seizures, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, interstitial pneumonia, contractile failure

Mild side effects

• Rash
• erythema
• hives
• facial swelling
• constipation
• diarrhea
• soft stools
• dry mouth
• nausea
• vomiting

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure and kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps maintain the effect of the medication and ensures safe use.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

Bottle packaging - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle packaging - 1000 tablets/bottle