Acicon 60Ml Suspension 10Mg/5Ml

Famotidine reduces the amount of gastric secretion, suppresses the concentration of pepsin and acid, and lowers the amount of gastric acid produced. It suppresses the production of gastric acid at rest and during sleep, as well as when the stomach is stimulated by food, coffee, insulin, and pentagastrin.

Famotidine 10mg

Histamine H2-receptor antagonists

Syrup/Suspension

Famotidine is utilized for the following therapeutic indications:

• Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Management of peptic ulcers
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
• Prevention of stress-induced mucosal disease
• Relief of heartburn and acid indigestion
• Erosive esophagitis due to acid reflux
  

  Dosage

  To be taken as per doctor’s prescription

  In case of Overdose

  Seek emergency medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medicine.

  Missed Dose

  If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don’t remember missing the dose, don’t double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

  How To Use

  To be taken as per doctor’s prescription

  When Not to Use

  Famotidine is contraindicated for use by patients with serious hypersensitivity to famotidine itself or any component of the formulation.

  Side Effects

  Common side effects include:

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation (difficulty in passing stool)
  • Diarrhea (watery stools)
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Anorexia (eating disorder)
  • Fatigue
  • Liver enzyme abnormalities
  • Muscle cramp
    

    Precautions & Warnings

    You should practice these cautions before taking the medicine:

    • Talk to your doctor if you are lactating, and there’s no safer alternative available.
    • Talk to your doctor if you have hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to any of the components in the medicine.
    • Talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, or stomach cancer.
      

      Drug Interactions

      Do not use this medication with these drugs:

      • Cefuroxime
      • Dasatinib
      • Delavirdine
      • Neratinib
      • Pazopanib
      • Risedronate
        

        Storage/Disposal

        Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.