Famotidine Hovid Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

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Famotidine

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Indications/Uses

Short-term treatment of duodenal ulcer, benign gastric ulcer & hypersecretory conditions (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). Prevention of relapses of duodenal ulcer. Symptomatic relief of GERD & healing of oesophageal erosions or ulceration associated w/ it.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & adolescent Duodenal ulcer 40 mg once daily at bedtime or 20 mg bd. Prophylaxis of recurrent duodenal ulcer 20 mg at bedtime. Gastric ulcer 40 mg at bedtime. Gastric hypersecretory conditions (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome) 20 mg every 6 hr; up to 160 mg every 6 hr. GERD 20 mg bd for up to 6 wk. Oesophagitis due to GERD 20-40 mg bd for up to 12 wk. Moderate to severe renal impairment May reduce to ½ the dose; or may prolong dosing interval to 36-48 hr.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 15-60 min before meals.

Contraindications

Consider risk-benefit when cirrhosis; hepatic & renal impairment; sensitivity to any histamine H₂-receptor antagonists exist.

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

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Famotidine Hovid FC tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Famotidine Hovid FC tab 40 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Famotidine Hovid

famotidine

Manufacturer:

Hovid