BLOCACID TAB

Overview

BLOCACID TAB is a Schedule H drug.

BLOCACID TAB is composed of: FAMOTIDINE (40 MG)

Famotidine a histamine-2 blockers. Famotidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces. Famotidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Famotidine also treats gastro oesophageal disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn.

Usage

FAMOTIDINE is generally used to treat: Peptic Ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, GERD

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

BLOCACID TAB is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for BLOCACID TAB and its Constituents


Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase the risk of damage to your stomach. Avoid taking cimetidine , ranitidine, or nizatidine while you are taking famotidine, unless your doctor has told you to. This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Symptoms of Overdosage

FAMOTIDINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

FAMOTIDINE : Bowel Incontinence

Serious Side-Effects

FAMOTIDINE : Nausea, Anxiety, Depressed Mood, Dizziness, Head Headache, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite

Rare Side-Effects

FAMOTIDINE : Chest Swelling

Disease Interactions

FAMOTIDINE can interfere with: Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

FAMOTIDINE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for BLOCACID TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ACICON 40MG TABINR 5.11 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
ADVANTAC 40MG TABINR 62.06 for 10 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
AUTIDINE 40MG TABINR 9 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
BLOCACID TABINR 9.19 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40 MG
FACID 40MG TABINR 5.35 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FADINE 40MG TABINR 3.86 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FALTIDIN 40MG TABINR 4.93 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAM H2 40MG TABINR 5.42 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMIT 40MG TABINR 6.12 for 10 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMOCER 40MG TABINR 4.52 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMOCID TAB 40MGINR 6.25 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40 MG
FAMODIN TAB 40MGINR 5.08 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40 MG
FAMOLET 40MG GELATIN COATED TABINR 29 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMONEXT 40MG TABINR 5.45 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMONIT 40MG TABINR 5.3 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMOTIDINE 40MG TABINR 6.63 for 10 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMOTIN TAB 40MGINR 12.74 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40 MG
FAMOWAL 40MG TABINR 3.55 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMPEP 40MG TABINR 5.68 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMTAC 40MG SOFLETINR 16.5 for 14 SOFLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMTAC TAB 40MGINR 18.1 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40 MG
FM 40MG TABINR 5.25 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FUDONE 40MG TABINR 4.5 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
PEPDIN 40MG TABINR 3.63 for 10 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
PEPTAC 40MG TABINR 42.86 for 10 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
TEMCID 40MG TABINR 102.98 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
TOBUR 40MG TABINR 37 for 10 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
TOPCID TAB 40MGINR 3.87 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 40 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ACICON 20MG TABINR 3.57 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
AUTIDINE 20MG TABINR 4.03 for 10 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
DICKA F 50MG/20MG TABINR 33.4 for 10 TABLETSDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
DICLOSEF 50MG/20MG TABINR 15.75 for 10 TABLETSDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
DIOFEN 50MG/500MG/20MG TABINR 18.9 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
DK FAM 50MG/20MG TABINR 52.88 for 10 TABLETSDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FACID 20MG TABINR 3 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FALTIDIN 20MG TABINR 3.61 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAM H2 20MG TABINR 3.57 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMIT 20MG TABINR 4.31 for 10 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOCER 20MG TABINR 3.12 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOCHEW TABINR 21 for 6 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 10.0 MG, MAGNESIUM , CALCIUM ACETATE
FAMOCID TAB 20MGINR 3.21 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20 MG
FAMONEXT 20MG TABINR 4.26 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMONIT 20MG TABINR 3.28 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMORILA 20MG TABINR 5.15 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOTIDINEFAMOTIDINE
FAMOTIDINE 20MG TABINR 4.7 for 10 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOTIN 20MG TABINR 11.54 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOWAL 20MG TABINR 2.38 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMPEP 20MG TABINR 3.58 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMTAC 20MG SOFLETINR 4.14 for 14 SOFLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FEMARELLE TABINR 363 for 15 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE
FM 20MG TABINR 3.08 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FM 98.6MG SUSPINR 32 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONFAMOTIDINE 98.6 MG
FUDONE 20MG TABINR 3.18 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
IBUKIND PLUS 325MG/20MG/400MG TABINR 15 for 10 TABLETSIBUPROFEN 400.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
MAHAGESIC PLUS NF TABINR 23.5 for 10 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 325.0 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 20.0 MG
MAHAGESIC PLUS TABINR 23.5 for 10 TABLETSDICLOFENAC SODIUM 500.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
MEFATIN SPAS 10MG/250MG/10MG TABINR 26.15 for 10 TABLETSMEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 10.0 MG
NOACID 20MG CAPINR 3.09 for 14 CAPSULESFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
PEPDIN 20MG TABINR 2.38 for 10 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
PEPGARD 20MG TABINR 11.92 for 10 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
POLYFAM 10MG TABINR 16.12 for 10 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 10.0 MG
SOMAGESIC FORTE 50MG/650MG/20MG TABINR 44 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 650.0 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
TEMCID 20MG TABINR 110.46 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
TOPCID TAB 20MGINR 2.95 for 14 TABLETSFAMOTIDINE 20 MG
YEKIN 50MG/20MG TABINR 15 for 10 TABLETSDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
YEKIN S 50MG/20MG TABINR 50 for 10 TABLETSDICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG