99% Savings - Buy Just @1 Rs X
Famolet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Famolet safe for pregnant women?
Famolet is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Famolet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Famolet.
What is the effect of Famolet on the Kidneys?
Famolet rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Famolet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Famolet on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Famolet on the Heart?
You can take Famolet without any fear of damage to the heart.
Famolet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Famolet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Famolet habit forming or addictive?
Famolet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Famolet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Famolet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Famolet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Famolet
It is safe to take Famolet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Famolet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Famolet as it can have severe side effects.
No, You can not stop/discontinue Famolet on your own, because it may cause rebound effects. Rebound effects mean that you may experience transient symptom if you suddenly stop taking medication. So, you must consult your doctor before stopping medication on your own.
Rarely, Famolet causes nausea and vomiting. It is a known side effect of this drug. If it persists or becomes severe after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately.
No, taking Famolet does not raise blood pressure. However, if you are experiencing fluctuations in blood pressure while taking this drug. Do not delay, inform your doctor immediately.
Famolet contain famotidine. It works blocking certain receptors in the stomach (H2 receptors) which prevents the excessive secretion of stomach acid from gastric parietal cells. Hence in this way, Famolet promotes healing of stomach ulcer and provides relief in acid reflux and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Yes, Famolet can be taken with omeprazole. They both work in different ways to reduce stomach acid production. If your symptoms are more severe then a combination of these two medicines will be beneficial. However, you must consult your doctor before taking these two medications together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pepcid® (Famotidine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 650
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 641-643