Facid 10mg Tablet [Famotidine (10mg)]

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. Facid 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

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. Facid 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Facid 10mg Tablet.

- Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Facid 10mg 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.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Facid 10mg 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

Facid 10mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Facid 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Facid 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Facid 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Facid 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Facid 10mg 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.\\n

strip of 14 tablets

Chemical Class :: Thiazoles Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class :: H2 Receptor Blocker

Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)|Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease|Treatment of Heartburn

Store below 30?C

Q. Can I take Facid 10mg Tablet empty stomach?::: Facid 10mg Tablet 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 Facid 10mg Tablet to start working?::: Facid 10mg Tablet starts working as fast as within 15 minutes from when it is given. Its effect is seen to last all day or all night.| Q. What is the difference between Facid 10mg Tablet and Omeprazole?::: Facid 10mg Tablet and Omeprazole belong to different groups of medicines. While Facid 10mg Tablet belongs to histamine H2 antagonists group, Omeprazole belongs to proton pump inhibitors group. Both these medicines work by reducing the amount of acid made by the stomach, to relieve the symptoms and allow healing.| Q. What are the serious side effects of Facid 10mg Tablet?::: Facid 10mg Tablet 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 Facid 10mg Tablet?::: 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 Facid 10mg Tablet safe for long-term use?::: There is limited data available on whether Facid 10mg Tablet 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 Facid 10mg Tablet for longer than 2 weeks unless advised by your doctor.