Uses of Famoloc 20

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Peptic ulcer disease

Side effects of Famoloc 20

Headache
Diarrhea
Constipation

How to use Famoloc 20

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. Famoloc 20 is to be taken with food.

How Famoloc 20 works

Famoloc 20 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 Famoloc 20?

If you miss a dose of Famoloc 20, 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

Famoloc 20 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 Famoloc 20.
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 Famoloc 20 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 Famoloc 20.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregnancy: Famoloc 20 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: Famoloc 20 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: Famoloc 20 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Famoloc 20 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Famoloc 20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Liver: Famoloc 20 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Famoloc 20 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.