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Famolet 40 MG Gelatin Coated Tablet

Manufactured byUniversal Medicare Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsFamotidine
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Famolet 40 MG Gelatin Coated Tablet is a very effective medicine that is used to reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other acidity related disorders. It also relieves indigestion and sour stomach due to excess acid production in the stomach.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Famolet 40 MG Gelatin Coated Tablet

Famtac 40 MG Gelatin Coated Tablet
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Famolet 40 MG Gelatin Coated Tablet

Diarrhea

Itching and skin rash

Weakness

Dizziness

Black or tarry stools

Fever

Muscle or joint pain

Constipation

Headache

Difficulty in breathing

Uses of Famolet 40 MG Gelatin Coated Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Gastric and duodenal ulcers

This medicine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach (Gastric) and small intestine (Duodenal). It is also used to prevent ulcers caused by stress.

Erosive Esophagitis

This medicine is used for the treatment of Erosive Esophagitis (inflammation and swelling of the lining of the esophagus) caused due to an excess amount of acid secretion.

Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease

This medicine is used in the treatment of reflux disease, where acid from the stomach enters and irritates the food pipe (esophagus).

Hypersecretory Condition

This medicine is used to prevent and treat conditions where the amount of acid secreted in the stomach is abnormally high.

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

This medicine is used to treat a condition where an excessive amount of acid is produced in the stomach due to tumors in the small intestine.

Dyspepsia

This medicine relieves indigestion and sour stomach due to excess acid production in the stomach.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The effect of this medicine can be observed after one hour of administration.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 10-12 hours.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Famotidine, H2 antagonists, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Gastrointestinal bleeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe gastrointestinal bleeding since it may worsen the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be done under your doctor's supervision.

Central nervous system adverse effects

This medicine may cause central nervous system adverse effects such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, disorientation, delirium, lethargy, etc., in some patients especially those with moderate to severe kidney impairment. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Use of nicotine

The use of nicotine is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Ketoconazole

Antidiabetic medicines

Atazanavir

Pazopanib

Levofloxacin

Disease interactions

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine exactly advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking this medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.

Miscelleneous

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

H2 antagonists

Schedule

Schedule H

Famotidine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 21 May 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00927

Famotidine [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 21 May 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Famotidine

Famotidine: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 21 May 2020]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a687011.html

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Information on this page was last updated on 21 May 2020

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