At whatever point you take in excess of one medicine, or mix it with specific foods or beverages, you're in danger of a drug interaction. 

Interaction with Disease 

Gastro-intestinal draining Major 

Utilization of Famotidine 40 MG Tablet isn't prescribed for utilize if any manifestations demonstrating gastrointestinal draining exists. Counsel your specialist if there is blood in regurgitation or the stools are ridiculous or dark. 

Interaction with Alcohol 

Liquor 

Interaction with liquor is obscure. It is prudent to counsel your specialist before utilization. 

Interaction with Lab Test 

Lab 

Data not accessible. 

Interaction with Food 

Sustenance 

Data not accessible. 

Interaction with Medicine 

Glipizide Moderate 

Famotidine 40 MG Tablet may build the impact of antidiabetics medicines like glipizide, glimepiride which may bring down the blood glucose levels. Checking of blood glucose levels is fundamental. Any indications like dazedness, tiredness, shortcoming ought to be accounted for to the specialist. Portion alterations or a substitute medicine ought to be considered dependent on the clinical condition. 

Ketoconazole Moderate 

Famotidine 40 MG Tablet will diminish the impact of antifungals, thusly educate the specialist on the off chance that you are accepting any antifungals or gastric drugs. Quick medicinal treatment ought to be started if any manifestations of an expansion in the seriousness of contagious contamination show up. A substitute medicine ought to be considered dependent on the clinical condition. 

Atazanavir Major 

Report the utilization of both of the medicine to the specialist. Your specialist may modify the measurements of Atazanavir when it is to be devoured alongside Famotidine 40 MG Tablet. Try not to stop the use of any prescription without counseling your specialist.

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Missed Dose instructions

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

Overdose instructions

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Famotidine 40 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

Faltidin 40 MG Tablet

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Famodin 40 MG Tablet

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Famonext 40 MG Tablet

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Famonit 40 MG Tablet

Zydus Cadila

Topcid 40 MG Tablet

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

How long is the duration of effect?

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 10 to 12 hours.

What is the onset of action?

The effect of this medicine can be observed in less than 1 hour after an oral dose and less than 30 minutes after an intravenous dose.

Are there any pregnancy warnings?

This medicine is recommended in pregnant women only if benefits overweigh the risks.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

This medicine is known to excreted through the breastmilk. It is recommended for breastfeeding women.

In addition to its intended effect, Famotidine 40 MG Tablet may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Diarrhea Major Rare

Itching Major Rare

Weakness Major Rare

Dizziness Major Rare

Black or tarry stools Major Rare

Fever Major Rare

Muscle or joint pain Major Rare

Constipation Minor Less Common

Allergy

Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Famotidine 40 MG Tablet or other H2 antagonists.

Duodenal Ulcer

Famotidine 40 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of ulcers in the small intestine.

Gastric Ulcer

Famotidine 40 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach.

Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease

Famotidine 40 MG Tablet is used for the treatment of a condition where the acid produced in the stomach causes irritation in the food pipe.

Hypersecretory Condition

Famotidine 40 MG Tablet is used to prevent and treat conditions where the amount of acid secreted in the stomach is abnormally high.

Famotidine 40 MG Tablet is a prescriptive drug that is utilized basically in peptic ulcer maladies and other gastroesophageal reflux sicknesses. It is histamine h2 blocker that averts corrosive generation in the stomach. Famotidine 40 MG Tablet is sold under the exchange name of Pepcid in the market. It comes in both fluid and tablet shape and can likewise be infused into the body. 

Aside from the ones previously specified, the advantages of utilizing Famotidine 40 MG Tablet are many; it helpers in the treatment of indigestion, corrosive acid reflux, of gastric and duodenal ulcers, and in the treatment of esophagitis. The related side effects coming about because of the taking of Famotidine 40 MG Tablet incorporate unsteadiness, seizures, discouragement, sexual problems, migraine, and shortness of breath, obstruction and in specific cases the runs. 

Advise your specialist or drug specialist if: 

• You are sensitive to famotidine, cimetidine, nizatidine, ranitidine, or some other meds . 
• On the off chance that you are taking any sort of prescriptive or non-prescriptive drugs, any sort of natural meds or any sort of meds for indigestion. 
• You have a past filled with QT disorder, asthma or any sort of breathing problems. 
• You are wanting to wind up pregnant, will be pregnant or are breastfeeding a child. 
• You have phenylketonuria or any sort of kidney malady. 

Famotidine ought to be taken in the sum as recommended by your specialist relying upon your condition. It is suggested that you measure the fluid with a container or a syringe. Taking excessively or too little may not demonstrate the coveted outcomes. In the event that a legitimate eating routine is pursued alongside the admission of this medicine then your ulcer has a possibility of mending inside about a month. Else it might take up to about two months. Should you encounter any chest torment at that point contact your specialist immediately. Acid reflux is frequently mixed up with the underlying indications of a conceivable heart assault. 

If there should arise an occurrence of a missed portion accept it as quickly as time permits. Be that as it may, on the off chance that it is nearly time for your next portion, at that point skirt the past one however don't accept more medicine as overdosing may have unfriendly effects. On the off chance that you do overdose then it is exhorted that you look for restorative help promptly immediately.