Famocid Dosage & Drug Information

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Famotidine

Indications/Uses

Duodenal ulcer. Pathological hypersecretory conditons eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, multiple endocrine adenomas.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Duodenal ulcer Acute therapy: 40 mg at bedtime or 20 mg 2 times daily. Usually, treatment for 4 wk is sufficient. Maintenance therapy: 20 mg at bedtime. Pathological hypersecretory conditions eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, multiple endocrine adenomas 20 mg 6 hrly.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Severe renal insufficiency. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Occasionally fever, orbital edema because of hypersensitivity reaction, chest tightness, contusions or bleeding, palpitations & asthenia. Headache, dizziness, constipation, diarrhea, thrombocytopenia & arthralgia.

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MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02BA03 - famotidine ; Belongs to the class of H2-receptor antagonists. Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Famocid FC tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 6's (Rp124,500/boks)

Form

Famocid FC tab 40 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 6's (Rp189,000/boks)

Famocid

famotidine

Manufacturer:

Sanbe