Pamtens 10 mg (Famotidine)

Adult dose

For ages 16 and up, take 1 tablet (10 mg) at a time, up to 2 tablets (20 mg) per day.

This medication should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to this medication's ingredients or similar medications. Additionally, as it contains lactose, patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders should avoid it. It is also safer for individuals with allergies to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts not to use this medication. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have difficulty swallowing food, experience pain, vomit blood, or have blood in your stools. If heartburn symptoms persist for more than 3 months or are accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, cold sweat, you should consult a professional. Consultation is necessary before taking if you experience chest pain, difficulty breathing, unexpected weight loss, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or other symptoms. Individuals with allergies to NSAIDs or other medications, patients with kidney or liver issues, and those with heart conditions should exercise caution. Elderly patients, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should always consult healthcare professionals before taking. When taken with specific antifungals or anticancer medications, the effectiveness may change, so inform your pharmacist or doctor. If symptoms worsen or persist while taking this medication, immediately discontinue use and consult a professional. It should not be taken for more than 14 days, and if severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, liver function abnormalities, muscle pain, heart issues, mental or neurological disturbances, or gastrointestinal problems occur, discontinuation is mandatory. This medication may mask symptoms of stomach cancer; therefore, it is advisable to use it temporarily only for symptom relief purposes. Do not take with alcoholic beverages, and if your condition changes after taking, immediately consult a professional. Patients undergoing dialysis should be cautious of interactions when taking this medication with others. Patients with lipid metabolism disorders should regularly check blood lipid levels and adjust the dosage as necessary. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and store it in its original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• generalized flushing
• facial swelling
• pharyngeal swelling
• shock
• anaphylaxis
• leukopenia
• erythrocytopenia
• thrombocytopenia

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a sealed container to protect it from exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature.

Appearance

Light green, round film-coated tablets

Package unit

10 tablets/PTP, 20 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×2], 120 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×12], 240 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP×12)×2], 30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle