Femodin Tablet (Famotidine)

Adult dose

1. Gastric and duodenal ulcers, anastomotic ulcers, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: 20mg orally, twice a day (after breakfast, after dinner or at bedtime) or 40mg orally, once a day (at bedtime). In cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, treatment usually begins with injection, then switches to oral administration when possible. 2. Acute exacerbation of acute and chronic gastritis.

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to specific ingredients or have genetic issues such as lactose intolerance. Caution is required for patients with a history of drug allergies, kidney, liver, heart diseases, and the elderly when using this drug. During the use of this medicine, serious allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, skin disorders, liver dysfunction, muscle damage, cardiac arrhythmias, consciousness disorders, nephritis, and pneumonia may rarely occur, so if any abnormal symptoms arise, immediately stop administration and consult a healthcare professional. Additionally, although this medication dissolves in the mouth, it should be swallowed with water or saliva as it is not absorbed in the mouth. Blood tests and regular liver and kidney function tests should be performed, and if there is no therapeutic effect, alternative treatment methods may be considered. This medication may interact with certain antifungal or anticancer agents when taken together, potentially decreasing its effectiveness, so patients should inform healthcare professionals of any medications they are taking. Elderly patients may have decreased kidney function, so the dose should be reduced or dosing intervals increased, and used with caution. Pregnant women or those who could become pregnant should use this medication only when its benefits outweigh the risks, and nursing mothers should consider stopping breastfeeding as the drug may be transmitted through breast milk. Safety in children has not been adequately established, so caution is advised in its use. Finally, this medication may obscure symptoms of stomach cancer, so it should be used only after confirming whether malignancy is present.

Serious side effects

Shock, hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis, difficulty breathing, general flushing, angioedema [facial swelling, pharyngeal edema, etc.], urticaria), pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell's syndrome, liver dysfunction, jaundice, rhabdomyolysis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, consciousness disorder, seizures, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, interstitial pneumonia, heart failure

Mild side effects

• Rash
• urticaria (erythema)
• facial swelling
• constipation
• diarrhea
• dry mouth
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal bloating
• loss of appetite

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering and kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Storing it this way will maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle