Review the side-effects of Famotidine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a whole - Fever and fatigue.
Heart - Palpitations and abnormal heart beat.
Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, nausea, jaundice, elevated liver enzymes level, abdominal discomfort and dry mouth.
Blood - Decreased white blood cells and platelets count.
Hypersensitivity - Rash and swelling.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps and muscle pain.
Central Nervous system - Confusion, seizures, hallucinations, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders.
Skin - Acne, dry and itchy skin.
Eye and ENT - Ringing in the ear and taste disorder.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a whole - Fever and fatigue.
Heart - Palpitations and abnormal heart beat.
Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, nausea, jaundice, elevated liver enzymes level, abdominal discomfort and dry mouth.
Blood - Decreased white blood cells and platelets count.
Hypersensitivity - Rash and swelling.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps and muscle pain.
Central Nervous system - Confusion, seizures, hallucinations, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders.
Skin - Acne, dry and itchy skin.
Eye and ENT - Ringing in the ear and taste disorder.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Famotidine
Famotidine(Pepcid) generic is a histamine (H2-receptor antagonist), prescribed for ulcer. It works by decreasing the amount of stomach acid.Trade Names for Famotidine
India :
Femspas |
Diclosef |
DK -Fam |
Famodic |
Motinac |
Vovin F |
Famoflam |
Emetec Spas |
IBU C |
Diclofam SP |
Serafam - D |
Somagesic Forte |
Yekin - S |
Mahagesic Plus |
Femidin (10 mg) |
Facid AC (10 mg) |
Femidin Tab (20 mg) |
Famotidine FC (20 mg) |
Famokan (20 mg) |
Topcid (20 mg)
International :
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