Description
Description
Famotidine reduces the amount of gastric secretion, suppresses the concentration of pepsin and acid, and lowers the amount of gastric acid produced. It suppresses the production of gastric acid at rest and during sleep, as well as when the stomach is stimulated by food, coffee, insulin, and pentagastrin.
Ingredients
Famotidine
Drug Class
Histamine H2-receptor antagonists
Dosage Form
Tablet
Uses
This medicine is used to treat:
Stomach ulcers (gastric and duodenal)
Erosive esophagitis (heartburn or acid indigestion)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Dosage
To be taken as per doctor’s prescription
In case of Overdose
Seek emergency medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medicine.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don’t remember missing the dose, don’t double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.
How To Use
To be taken as per doctor’s prescription
When Not to Use
Famotidine is contraindicated for use by patients with serious hypersensitivity to famotidine itself or any component of the formulation.
Side Effects
Common side effects include:
Headache
Dizziness
Constipation (difficulty in passing stool)
Diarrhea (watery stools)
Nausea
Abdominal discomfort
Anorexia (eating disorder)
Fatigue
Liver enzyme abnormalities
Muscle cramp
Precautions & Warnings
You should practice these cautions before taking the medicine:
Talk to your doctor if you are lactating, and there’s no safer alternative available.
Talk to your doctor if you have hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to any of the components in the medicine.
Talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, or stomach cancer.
Drug Interactions
Do not use this medication with these drugs:
Cefuroxime
Dasatinib
Delavirdine
Neratinib
Pazopanib
Risedronate
Storage/Disposal
Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.
Control Drug
No
Quick Tips, if any
Always follow your doctor’s advice, and never self-medicate.
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