Faradin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Famotidine

Indications/Uses

Duodenal & benign gastric ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Prevention of relapses.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Duodenal & benign gastric ulcer 40 mg at bedtime for 4-8 wk. Prevention of relapses 20 mg at night. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome 20-160 mg 6 hrly.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 15-30 min before meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Gastric neoplasm, kidney & liver impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Headache, dizziness, constipation & diarrhoea.

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Drug Interactions

May irritate stomach & worsen the condition w/ aspirin.

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

Faradin tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

300's

Faradin

famotidine

Manufacturer:

Kolmar Pharma

Distributor:

Yu Chun

SB Pharma