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Fam H2 40mg Tablet
Product introduction
Fam H2 40mg Tablet is an antacid. It 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 used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, reflux disease and some other rare conditions.
Fam H2 40mg Tablet 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.
Most people who take Fam H2 40mg Tablet do not have any side effects but the most common ones include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, and constipation.
If you do get a side effect, it is usually mild and will go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also, tell your doctor if you are taking other medications.
This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if a doctor has prescribed it. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach, and make your symptoms worse.
- Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
- Treatment of Heartburn
Usage of Fam H2 40mg Tablet
Side effects of Fam H2 40mg Tablet
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
How to use Fam H2 40mg Tablet
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. Fam H2 40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Functionality of Fam H2 40mg Tablet
Fam H2 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.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fam H2 40mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
Fam H2 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.
Breast feeding
Fam H2 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.
Driving
Fam H2 40mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Fam H2 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fam H2 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Fam H2 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fam H2 40mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Name: Ozone Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Ozone House, Block A-3, 1 LSC, Janak Puri, New Delhi – 110058
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver the product. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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