Famotidine 10 mg Tablet

Adult dose

Adults over 16 years may take 1 tablet (10 mg) at a time, up to 2 tablets (20 mg) per day.

This medication should not be taken by those who are allergic to any specific ingredients or have had hypersensitivity reactions to similar types of medications. This medication contains lactose; therefore, individuals with a genetic disorder that prevents lactose digestion should not take it. If you have difficulty swallowing food or experience pain, or if you have blood in your vomit or stool, you must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If heartburn symptoms persist for more than 3 months, it is necessary to consult a specialist. Caution is also required if dizziness, drowsiness, or cold sweats occur; if symptoms of shortness of breath occur with chest or shoulder pain, you should immediately inform a healthcare professional. If chest pain occurs frequently or unexpected weight loss, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain develops, you should seek immediate consultation. Patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or with a history of drug allergies must consult a professional before taking this medication. Patients with kidney or liver dysfunction, heart disease, elderly patients, pregnant or possibly pregnant women, and nursing mothers should also consult a doctor before taking this medication. If you are taking any other medications such as certain antifungals or antineoplastics, you should consult a specialist as interactions may occur. This medication contains certain dyes; individuals allergic to these components should take it with caution. If symptoms persist or worsen, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional; it is also safe not to take this medication for more than 14 days. After taking this medication, side effects such as rash, difficulty breathing, facial swelling, blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, muscle pain, irregular heartbeats, neurological syndromes, digestive problems, kidney issues, and respiratory diseases may occur; if any of these symptoms arise, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a specialist. This medication may conceal symptoms of stomach cancer, so it is advisable to use it temporarily for symptomatic relief only. Do not take with alcoholic beverages, and consult a healthcare professional if there is any change in your physical condition post ingestion. Patients undergoing dialysis should be cautious as the combination of this medication with phosphate binders can reduce the drug's effectiveness. Keep out of reach of children, and do not transfer medications from their original container to avoid misuse or degradation of quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• difficulty breathing
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• rhabdomyolysis
• consciousness disorders
• seizures
• headache
• confusion
• high fever

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• cold sweats
• generalized flushing
• facial edema
• pharyngeal edema
• skin rash
• hives
• muscle pain
• joint pain

Drug interactions

Patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antifungal medications (such as itraconazole and posaconazole oral suspension), and tyrosine kinase inhibitors (such as dasatinib, erlotinib, gefitinib, pazopanib) should consult a physician or pharmacist.

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with beverages containing alcohol.

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Doing so will help preserve the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

Light green round film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 1]