Famocid 20 Mg

Famocid 20 Mg

Famocid 20 Mg Tablet is a prescriptive drug that is used primarily in peptic ulcer diseases and other gastroesophageal reflux diseases. It is histamine h2 blocker that prevents acid production in the stomach. Famocid 20 MgTablet is sold under the trade name of Pepcid in the market. It comes in both liquid and tablet form and can also be injected into the body.

Aside from the ones already mentioned, the benefits of using Famocid 20 Mg Tablet are many; it aides in the treatment of heartburn, acid indigestion, of gastric and duodenal ulcers, and in the treatment of esophagitis. The associated side effects resulting from the taking of Famocid 20 Mg Tablet include dizziness, seizures, depression, sexual problems, headache, and shortness of breath, constipation and in certain cases diarrhea.

Drug = Famotidine

Strength = 20 Mg

Manufacturer = Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.

How To Take

Take Famocid 20 Mg medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Famocid 20 Mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Dosage

Famocid 20 Mg

Famocid 40 Mg

Side Effects

Nausea

Abdominal pain

Constipation

Dizziness

Dry mouth

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Headache

Warning

Famocid 20 Mg medicine is recommended in pregnant women only if benefits overweigh the risks.

Famocid 20 Mg medicine is known to excreted through the breastmilk. It is recommended for breastfeeding women.

Famocid 20 Mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. The dose should be adjusted if the CrCl is less than 50 ml/min.

Famocid 20 Mg Tablet may show the effect on central nervous system in patients with kidney dysfunction. Any symptoms of dizziness, confusion should be reported to the doctor.

Uses

Famocid 20 Mg is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Famocid 20 Mg medicine is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn’t go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers.