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What is Famotidine used for?
This medicine treats excessive stomach acid, peptic ulcers, gastritis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It also gives relief from symptoms such as indigestion, heartburn, acid buildup in the stomach. It reduces secretion of harmful gastric acid in the stomach.
How does Famotidine work?
Famotidine result is inhibition of gastric acid secretion. This is done by the medicine’s activity of restricting the histamine H2 receptors that are on the parietal cells of the stomach. In turn, the acid levels in the stomach reduce and normalize, helping ease stomach ulcers and inflammation of tissues. It calms down the gastrointestinal tract.
How long does Famotidine take to act?
This medicine can give a fast effect within an hour of oral intake. It reduces the gastric acid secretion quickly and the peak effect is seen usually in one to three hours. There is also significant improvement in this duration for indigestion and heartburn.
How long does the treatment with Famotidine last?
The treatment duration with Famotidine is for 4 to 8 weeks mostly for GERD and ulcer-related inflammation and problems. Long-term use and maintenance dose for an extended period applies for chronic acid-related problems, under medical supervision as dosage changes may be required as the treatment progresses.
What are the Famotidine ingredients and available forms?
The active ingredient in this product is famotidine. It comes in different formats such as oral suspensions, chewable tablets, injectable (intravenous) solutions, and oral tablets. The common dose strength orally for tablets for an example is 40mg, or 20mg, 10mg and so forth. The ingredients also include inactive excipients.
What are the Famotidine benefits?
The benefits of this medicine include quick relief from acid reflux, heartburn, and other symptoms related to excess acid development in the gastrointestinal tract. It ensures faster healing of esophagitis and ulcers. It also prevents damage caused in chronic conditions from stomach acids. It is also well-tolerated by individuals seeking short-term and long-term treatment or maintenance.
What is the Famotidine dosage and administration?
At the start of the treatment for adults, the dose could range between 20mg and 40mg two times daily, with or without food. For chronic conditions such as stomach ulcers, a higher dose could be recommended to be taken during bedtime. However, doses for maintaining the condition could be lower, and the same is true for pediatric use and those with renal issues.
What are the Famotidine side effects?
The temporary and common side effects are headache, dizziness, constipation, diarrhea, and rarely, confusion or cardiac arrhythmias. Rare severe symptoms could include allergic reactions or abnormal heart rhythms.
What are Famotidine's precautions and contraindications
Caution is advised in people with renal problems, those with allergy to H2 blockers, and elderly individuals. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding if intending to use this medicine, must consult a doctor.
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