Famotidine 40 mg tablet uses dose side effects precautions
السبت، أكتوبر 07، 2023
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Famotidine is a most commonly used antacid belonging to the class H2 blockers. It decreases acid secretion in stomach. Excessive production of stomach acid can cause gestric ulcer, heart burn, intestinal ulcers and a lot more, whereas famotidine cures or subsides these ulcers by decreasing the acid secretion in stomach.
Dose and route of administration of famotidine
It has 40 mg tablet which can be taken once a day at bed time.
Your doctor may also divide your dose as 20 mg tablet twice a day
This medicine is available in the form of
- Oral tablet
- OTC chewable tablets
- Oral suspension
- Injectable
Famotidine Uses
- Heart burn
- Gestric ulcers
- Intestinal ulcers
- Esophageal ulcers
- Gestro esophageal reflux diseases
- Duodenal ulcers
Famotidine Side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhoea
- Fainting
- Shortness of breath
- Constipation
- Anxiety
- Weakness
Famotidine Precautions
- Don't take it if you are allergic to famotidine.
- In kidney disorder patients it can be harmful so take proper dosage after consulting your doctor.
- Don't take this medicine without doctor's prescription.
- Consult your doctor immediately if you feel discomfort or any allergic reaction.