FAMOTIDINE

Overview

FAMOTIDINE is a Schedule H drug.
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?

FAMOTIDINE is generally taken After Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

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

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with FAMOTIDINE as Ingredient

ACICON 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
ACICON 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
ADVANTAC 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
AUTIDINE 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
AUTIDINE 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
BLOCACID TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40 MG
DICKA F 50MG/20MG TAB	DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
DICLOSEF 50MG/20MG TAB	DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
DIOFEN 50MG/500MG/20MG TAB	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
DK FAM 50MG/20MG TAB	DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FACID 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FACID 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FADINE 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FALTIDIN 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FALTIDIN 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAM H2 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAM H2 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMIT 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMIT 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMOCER 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOCER 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMOCHEW TAB	FAMOTIDINE 10.0 MG, MAGNESIUM , CALCIUM ACETATE
FAMOCID TAB 20MG	FAMOTIDINE 20 MG
FAMOCID TAB 40MG	FAMOTIDINE 40 MG
FAMODIN TAB 40MG	FAMOTIDINE 40 MG
FAMOLET 40MG GELATIN COATED TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMONEXT 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMONEXT 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMONIT 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMONIT 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMORILA 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOTIDINE 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOTIDINE 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMOTIN 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOTIN TAB 40MG	FAMOTIDINE 40 MG
FAMOWAL 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOWAL 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMPEP 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMPEP 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMTAC 20MG SOFLET	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMTAC 40MG SOFLET	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMTAC TAB 40MG	FAMOTIDINE 40 MG
FEMARELLE TAB	FAMOTIDINE
FM 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FM 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FM 98.6MG SUSP	FAMOTIDINE 98.6 MG
FUDONE 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FUDONE 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
IBUKIND PLUS 325MG/20MG/400MG TAB	IBUPROFEN 400.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
MAHAGESIC PLUS NF TAB	FAMOTIDINE 325.0 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 20.0 MG
MAHAGESIC PLUS TAB	DICLOFENAC SODIUM 500.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
MEFATIN SPAS 10MG/250MG/10MG TAB	MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 10.0 MG
NOACID 20MG CAP	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
PEPDIN 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
PEPDIN 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
PEPGARD 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
PEPTAC 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
POLYFAM 10MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 10.0 MG
SOMAGESIC FORTE 50MG/650MG/20MG TAB	PARACETAMOL 650.0 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
TEMCID 20MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
TEMCID 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
TOBUR 40MG TAB	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
TOPCID TAB 20MG	FAMOTIDINE 20 MG
TOPCID TAB 40MG	FAMOTIDINE 40 MG
YEKIN 50MG/20MG TAB	DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
YEKIN S 50MG/20MG TAB	DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG