Famoel Tablet 20 mg (Famotidine)

Adult dose

For gastric and duodenal ulcers, anastomotic ulcers, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: Administer 20 mg orally twice daily (after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime) or 40 mg orally once daily (at bedtime). In the case of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, treatment is typically initiated with an injection, and when oral administration becomes possible, it is switched to oral administration. For gastric mucosal lesions in acute gastritis and acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis:

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to any of its components or have a genetic lactose intolerance issue. Patients with impaired renal function, heart disease, or liver disease should be cautious when using this medication, and older adults should also use it with care. This medication can rarely cause serious allergic reactions or blood disorders, skin disorders, liver dysfunction, muscle damage, cardiac arrhythmias, consciousness disturbances, kidney disorders, and pulmonary diseases; if unusual symptoms occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and a physician should be consulted. Generally, it is important to monitor changes in symptoms while taking this medication and to undergo regular blood tests, as well as liver and kidney function tests. This medication dissolves in the mouth but is not absorbed through the oral mucosa, so it must be swallowed with water or saliva. Additionally, when taken alongside certain antifungals or specific anticancer drugs, the effect of this medication may be reduced; therefore, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Older adults may need to reduce the dosage or increase the intervals between doses due to a higher likelihood of impaired renal function. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should take this medication only after carefully considering its benefits and risks, and breastfeeding women are advised to discontinue breastfeeding as this medication may be transmitted through breast milk. Safety in children has not been sufficiently established, so this medication should be administered to children with caution. Finally, this medication may mask symptoms of gastric cancer, so it should only be used after confirming that it is not gastric cancer.

Serious side effects

Severe allergic reactions (shock, hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, difficulty breathing, generalized flushing, angioedema, urticaria), severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell syndrome), liver abnormalities (liver dysfunction, jaundice), serious neurological symptoms (consciousness disturbances, seizures), respiratory issues (interstitial pneumonia, difficulty breathing), severe swelling or urinary issues (acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis), cardiac issues (QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation)

Mild side effects

• Increased blood pressure
• facial flushing
• tinnitus
• constipation
• diarrhea
• dry mouth
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal bloating
• loss of appetite

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help safely maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Green round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle