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Daehwa Famotidine Tablet 10 mg

OTC medicationTablet경구Expired
Ingredient · strength
Famotidine›10mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
대화제약(주)
Appearance
White round film-coated tablet
Packaging
10 tablets/PPT
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 202006414 · Notified 2020.09.17

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.09.17. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of excessive gastric acid and heartburn
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
For individuals aged 16 and over, take 1 tablet (10 mg) once, up to a maximum of 2 tablets (20 mg) per day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
대화제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of excessive gastric acid and heartburn

  • Excessive gastric acid
  • heartburn
  • belching
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Used for symptoms representing digestive issues such as excessive gastric acid, heartburn, and belching.

How to take

Adult dose

For individuals aged 16 and over, take 1 tablet (10 mg) once, up to a maximum of 2 tablets (20 mg) per day.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication's ingredients or similar types of medications. Patients who have difficulty swallowing food, experience pain while swallowing, or have blood in their vomit or stool must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If heartburn symptoms persist for more than 3 months or if dizziness, drowsiness, or cold sweats occur, it is important to consult a specialist. If there is pain in the chest or shoulder and difficulty breathing, or if chest pain occurs frequently, it is also important to consult a doctor before taking this medication. If unexpected weight loss, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain occurs, you should immediately consult a healthcare professional. Patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or with a history of allergic reactions to medications must consult before taking this medication. Patients with impaired kidney function may experience increased blood concentration of this medication, so caution is needed. Patients with heart disease or liver dysfunction may experience worsening symptoms upon taking this medication, so consulting a medical professional is necessary. Elderly patients, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should also consult with healthcare professionals before taking this medication. Taking this medication along with certain antifungals or some anticancer agents may reduce its effectiveness, so you should inform your doctor about any medications you are currently taking. If symptoms continue to persist or worsen while taking this medication, you should stop taking it immediately and inform your physician. This medication should not be taken for more than 14 days continuously, and if severe allergic reactions or various side effects related to blood, skin, liver, muscles, heart, nervous system, gastrointestinal, or respiratory systems occur, stop taking it immediately and consult a healthcare professional. This medication may mask symptoms of stomach cancer, so it is recommended to use it only for temporary relief of symptoms. You should not take this medication with alcoholic beverages, and if there are changes in your condition after taking it, consult a healthcare professional. Patients on dialysis should be cautious, as the effect of this medication can be diminished when taken with certain antacids. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be stored in a different container than its original package.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives
  • severe swelling (edema)
  • difficulty breathing
  • anaphylaxis
  • generalized flushing
  • facial swelling
  • pharyngeal edema
  • leukopenia
  • erythrocytopenia
  • thrombocytopenia
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  • eosinopenia
  • anemia
  • delayed hemostasis
  • skin and mucous membrane syndrome
  • epidermal necrolysis
  • rash
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • hepatitis
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • bradycardia
  • tachycardia
  • chest pain
  • altered consciousness
  • seizures
  • headache
  • drowsiness
  • fever
  • acute renal failure
  • dyspnea
  • and abnormal chest X-ray findings.

Mild side effects

  • Dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • general malaise
  • insomnia
  • hallucinations
  • agitation
  • excitability
  • decreased libido
  • paresthesia
  • heavy head
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  • confusion
  • depression
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • nausea and vomiting
  • abdominal bloating
  • loss of appetite
  • stomatitis
  • gynecomastia
  • taste alteration
  • myalgia
  • arthralgia
  • muscle cramps
  • elevated blood pressure
  • facial flushing
  • tinnitus

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/PPT

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