Famofast 40mg Tablet

Short Description

Famofast 40mg Tablet is an antacid that reduces the amount of acid produced by your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion, and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Famofast 40mg Tablet is an antacid that reduces the amount of acid produced by your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion, and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach. It 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 the dose and duration 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.

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

Side Effects

Headache Dizziness Drowsiness Diarrhea Constipation

Alcohol Warning

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

Breastfeeding Warning

Famofast 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.

Pregnancy Warning

Famofast 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.

Interacting Medicines

Efavirenz Nevirapine Acarbose Atazanavir

Famofast 40mg Tablet is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. It works by reducing the acid produced in the stomach. This helps to relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Take it with or without food. Take other medications to treat acidity 2 hours before or after taking Famofast 40mg Tablet. Avoid taking soft drinks and citrus fruits like orange and lemon. Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Famofast 40mg Tablet for 2 weeks. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease. Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.