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✔ Used to treat Acid Reflux & Heartburn
✔ Fast and highly effective inhibition of stomach acid secretion
✔ Rapid absorption and relief of symptoms
✔ Alternative to Ranitidine
✔ Also known by the brand name Pepcid
Famotidine belongs to a group of medicines called Histamine H2-Receptor Antagonists which reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Histamine is a chemical that is naturally produced by certain cells in the body, including cells in the lining of the stomach called enterochromaffin-like cells (ECL cells). Histamine released from ECL cells stimulates the acid-producing parietal cells in the stomach lining to release acid. H2-Receptor Antagonists prevent this stimulation thus reducing the amount of acid produced and the resulting aggravating symptoms.
H2-Receptor Antagonists are widely used for the treatment of acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion. They can also be used to help prevent ulcers from forming or to assist healing in cases where ulcer formation has already occurred. H2-Receptor Antagonists are also given in combination with appropriate antibiotics for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (a type of bacteria that can cause ulcers in the lining of the stomach by weakening the protective mucus coating of the stomach). H2-Receptor Antagonists are sometimes taken for a rare illness called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome in which the stomach produces too much acid due to a tumour in the pancreas or upper part of the small intestine.
It is recommended that Famotidine tablets be swallowed whole with a glass of water before or after meals. Famotidine can be taken with or without food, however, if you get symptoms whenever you eat or drink, it is advisable to take it 30-60 minutes before having a drink, snack or meal.
If you accidentally take more Famotidine than prescribed, contact your doctor or nearest hospital emergency department immediately.
If you forget to take a dose at your usual time, you can take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side effects although not everyone experiences them. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but please speak with your doctor or pharmacist if they continue or become troublesome.
Below is a list of the most common and the most serious side effects associated with Famotidine. You will find a full list of possible side effects in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) supplied with your medicine.
Common side effects
Most people who take Famotidine do not suffer any side effects. The following more common side effects tend to be mild and abate when you stop taking Famotidine.
If any of the following symptoms occur soon after taking Famotidine, stop taking it and tell your doctor immediately:
Please tell the prescriber if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This is because Famotidine can affect the way some medicines work, and some medicines can have an effect on Famotidine.
Famotidine should be avoided with:
Tell us if you are taking any of the following medicines:
Do not take Famotidine:
Famotidine isn’t suitable for some people. To make sure that it is safe for you, tell the prescriber if you:
If you’re due to have an endoscopy to find out what’s causing your symptoms, stop taking Famotidine at least 2 weeks before your procedure. This is because Famotidine may hide some of the problems that would usually be spotted during an endoscopy.
Famotidine should not be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Warnings & Precautions
Famotidine may hide the symptoms of other diseases. Therefore, if any of the following happen to you before you start taking Famotidine or whilst you are taking it, talk to your doctor straightaway:
As with all acid reducing agents, Famotidine may lead to a reduced absorption of Vitamin B12.
Driving and using machinery
Famotidine has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines. If side effects such as dizziness and visual disturbances do occur, you should not drive or operate machinery.
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You can be confident that your treatment will be 100% genuine, safe, and effective as we only use medications procured from licensed manufacturers and trusted UK wholesalers.
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