Famotidine 20 mg Tablet

Adult dose

1. Gastric and duodenal ulcers, anastomotic ulcers, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: Take 20 mg orally twice a day (after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime) or take 40 mg once daily at bedtime. For upper gastrointestinal bleeding, treatment usually starts with injections, and once oral administration is possible, it should be switched to oral administration. 2. Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions (acute gastritis,

This medication should not be used by individuals allergic to its ingredients or similar medications. Also, patients with certain genetic diseases due to the lactose contained in this medication should not take it. Patients with a history of allergic reactions or problems with kidney or liver function and those with heart disease should use this medication with caution. Particularly, elderly individuals or those allergic to the pigments included in this medication should also be careful. This medication can rarely cause serious side effects, so if unusual reactions occur, it should be stopped immediately, and the hospital should be visited. For example, sudden shortness of breath, severe skin rash, blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, muscle pain, heart rhythm disturbances, and changes in consciousness may occur. Symptoms should be closely observed during treatment, and it should be used at the minimum effective dose; if it is ineffective, alternative treatments should be considered. The tablet dissolves in the mouth but is not absorbed through the oral mucosa, so it should be swallowed with water or saliva. Patients undergoing hemodialysis need to be cautious when using this medication in conjunction with other drugs. This medication may interact with other medications, so any concomitant medications must be disclosed. Elderly patients may have reduced kidney function, which may require adjustments in dosage or dosing intervals. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of using this medication, and breastfeeding women are advised to discontinue breastfeeding. Safety has not been fully established for use in children, so its use is limited. In the case of orally disintegrating tablets, they should be placed on the tongue to dissolve and then swallowed, and should not be taken while lying down without water. Finally, this medication can mask the symptoms of stomach cancer, so it should be used only after confirming that it is not stomach cancer.

Serious side effects

Shock, hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis, shortness of breath, generalized flushing, angioedema, urticaria), pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell's syndrome, liver dysfunction, jaundice, rhabdomyolysis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, altered consciousness, seizures, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, interstitial pneumonia, heart failure

Mild side effects

• Constipation
• diarrhea
• black stool
• dry mouth
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal distension
• loss of appetite
• stomatitis
• elevated blood pressure

This medication can be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

Light green round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle