Famotidine Tablet (Famotidine)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used by patients with allergies to specific components or hypersensitivity to H2 receptor antagonists. It also contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. Consult a doctor if you have difficulty swallowing food or have pain, or if you have vomiting blood or bloody stools. If heartburn persists for more than 3 months or if accompanied by dizziness, drowsiness, or cold sweats, consult a professional. If you experience symptoms related to the heart, such as chest pain or difficulty breathing, you must consult a doctor before taking this medication. If unexpected weight loss, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain occurs, notify a professional immediately. Be cautious if you have allergies to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or other medications. Patients with kidney or liver problems, heart disease, elderly patients, pregnant women, or breastfeeding women should consult healthcare providers before taking. There may be drug interactions when taken with certain antifungals or anticancer drugs, so inform your doctor about any medications you are taking. If symptoms do not improve or worsen while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. The duration of use should not exceed 14 days; discontinue immediately in case of hypersensitivity reactions or unusual reactions such as skin rash, liver function abnormalities, muscle pain, heart irregularities, or neurological problems. This medication may mask symptoms of stomach cancer, so it should only be used temporarily for symptom relief. It is advisable not to take with alcoholic beverages, and consult a professional if there are changes in physical condition after taking. Patients undergoing dialysis should be cautious when taking this medication with certain phosphate binders. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, high fever, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme drowsiness, severe headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe generalized edema.

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• cold sweats
• fatigue
• weakness
• skin rash
• hives
• muscle pain
• joint pain
• muscle cramps

Drug interactions

This medication may interact with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antifungal treatments, and tyrosine kinase inhibitors (such as dasatinib, erlotinib, gefitinib, pazopanib, etc.), so consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Food interactions

Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication.

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

Green, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP]