Introduction

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Uses of Famotack

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Peptic ulcer disease

Side effects of Famotack

Headache
Diarrhea
Constipation

How to use Famotack

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Famotack is to be taken with food.

How Famotack works

Famotack is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. It works by reducing the acid produced in the stomach. This helps to relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

What if you forget to take Famotack?

If you miss a dose of Famotack, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Famotack is a well tolerated and safe medicine with a very low incidence of side effects.
Take it with or without food.
If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Famotack.
Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Famotack for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Famotack.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregnancy: Famotack is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Famotack is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE – Driving: Famotack does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Famotack should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Famotack may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Liver: Famotack is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Famotack may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.