Famotic 40mg Tablet is an antacid. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach. It is also used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, reflux disease, and some rarer conditions.

Famotic 40mg Tablet is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn caused due to the use of painkillers. It must be swallowed whole with water before or after a meal. The medicine must be taken in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours. If the symptoms persist or get worse even after 14 days of treatment, you should consult your doctor immediately. It is not recommended to take this medicine in severe stomach disease. You can help the medicine work better by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or oily foods.

Most people who take Famotic 40mg Tablet do not have any side effects but the most common include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, and constipation. If you do get a side effect, it is usually mild and will go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also, tell your doctor if you are taking other medications. This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if it has been prescribed by a doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach and make your symptoms worse.

Uses of Famotic Tablet

Side effects of Famotic Tablet

Common

Headache
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Constipation

How to use Famotic Tablet

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. Famotic 40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Famotic Tablet works

Famotic 40mg Tablet is a H2 blocker (antacid). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Famotic 40mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Famotic 40mg Tablet 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.

Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Famotic 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Famotic 40mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Famotic 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Famotic 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Famotic 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Famotic 40mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Famotic Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Famotic 40mg Tablet, 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.

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Quick Tips

Famotic 40mg Tablet 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 an antacid, take it two hours before or after taking Famotic 40mg Tablet.
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 Famotic 40mg Tablet for two weeks or 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problems.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease. Dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor.

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Famotic with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Patient Concerns

Suffering from acid reflux disease due to which pain in throat and right side of lower abdomen

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir for the time being you can take Robinia 30, 04 drops in half cup water and Nixocid tab 2 tab thrice daily for a month, but as this case needs supervision, discussion and examination you need to visit a homeopath so that he can discuss your case in detail, get some investigations, do examination and guide you accordingly,

I grind my teeth in sleep. What should i do?

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatrist

Grinding your teeth or bruxism is a sleep related movement disorder.Doctors don't completely understand what causes bruxism. Possible physical or psychological causes may include: Emotions, such as anxiety, stress, anger, frustration or tension Aggressive, competitive or hyperactive personality type Abnormal alignment of upper and lower teeth (malocclusion) Other sleep problems, such as sleep apnea Response to pain from an earache or teething (in children) Stomach acid reflux into the esophagus An uncommon side effect of some psychiatric medications, such as phenothiazines or certain antidepressants A coping strategy or focusing habit Complication resulting from a disorder such as Huntington's disease or Parkinson's diseaseIn case it is causing damage to your teeth , visit a dentist.In case you have headache, facial pain, get a psychiatric evaluation

I feel like something burning in my throat many times when I asked doctor he said u have gas But I am athlete 100 percent vegan. He gave me omprazole

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

Ear Nose Throat Specialist

PATIENT have acid reflux disease.Omeprazole will not help you much.You need to change your lifestyle. Eat an early supper - before sunset. If you feel hungry at bedtime, just drink one cup of unsweetened milk(soymilk since you are a vegan).This is a stress related disorder.

Hi, I've been suffering from acid reflux, feeling discomfort in left chest and have an ulcer. It's been 5 years, I tried every but they gave me lots of tablets that made me sick more. I'd like to use ayurvedic medicines. Suggest me some good medicines that will make me feel good.

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take avipattikar churan 1 spoon twice with water before meal, syp amlpittmishran suspension 10 ml twice after meal with water

Heartburn Mental disorder Depression Frequent persistent heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux disease Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Back flow of acid from stomach Difficulty in swallowing Inflammation of esophagus Excess acid secretion by stomach Intestinal or stomach ulcers

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetes Specialist

You need to be examined in clinic to reach a diagnosis and then appropriate medicine can be prescribed

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FAQs

Q. Can I take Famotic empty stomach?

Famotic may be taken with or without food. It can be taken once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime, as recommended.

Q. How long does it take for Famotic to start working?

After taking Famotic orally, the effect occurs within one hour. The maximum effect is generally reached within one to three hours of taking it. However, it depends upon the dose. The action of the medicine lasts for about 10 to 12 hours.

Q. What is the difference between Famotic and omeprazole?

Famotic and Omeprazole belong to different group of medicines. While Famotic belongs to histamine H2 antagonists group, Omeprazole belongs to proton pump inhibitors group. These medicines (Famotic and Omeprazole) work by reducing the amount of acid made by the stomach, to give relief of symptoms and allow healing to take place.

Q. Can I take alcohol with Famotic?

Alcohol does not interfere with the working of Famotic. But, you should avoid taking alcohol as it will further damage the stomach, delaying your recovery.

Q. What are the serious side effects of Famotic?

Famotic may have some serious side effects, but these are rare. These side effects may include hives, skin rash, itching, hoarseness and difficulty in breathing or swallowing. Another serious symptom may be swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Inform your doctor in case you notice any of the mentioned symptoms.

Q. What are the dos and don’ts while taking Famotic?

Avoid taking aspirin and other painkillers used to treat arthritis, period pain or headache. These medicines may irritate the stomach and make your condition worse. Contact your doctor who may suggest other medicines. Avoid coffee, tea, cocoa and cola drinks because these contain ingredients that may irritate your stomach. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Eat slowly and chew your food carefully. Try not to rush at meal times. You should stop or cut down on smoking.

Q. Is Famotic safe for long-term use?

There is limited data available on whether Famotic can be used for a long term or not, but it is a relatively safe medicine. You should take it for the duration advised by your doctor. Do not take over-the-counter Famotic for longer than 2 weeks unless advised by your doctor.

Q. Is there any difference between Famotic and ranitidine?

No, there is no difference between the two medicines. It is just that Famotic gives the same benefits as ranitidine at a lower cost.

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References

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