Famotidine
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Duodenal ulcers, benign stomach ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, recurrence prophylaxis of recurrent duodenal ulcers.
Pregnancy/nursing periodThis section has been translated automatically.
Contraindicated.
Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.
- Duodenal and benign gastric ulcers: once/day 40 mg p.o. in the evening before bedtime.
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: 20 mg p.o. every 6 hours. Dose adjustment according to the extent of acid secretion.
- Prophylaxis of recurrence of duodenal ulcers: once/day 20 mg p.o. in the evening before going to bed.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Rare: ADRs such as headaches, dizziness, constipation or diarrhoea, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, pruritus, urticaria, increase in laboratory values (transaminases, g-GT, AP, bilirubin), intrahepatic cholestasis (jaundice), hypersensitivity reactions such as anaphylaxis, angioneurotic edema, bronchospasm and arthralgia, etc.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Severe liver and kidney failure.
Notice!
Do not use on children (insufficient data available)!PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.
Pepdul, Fadul, Famotidine-Ratiopharm