Famocid (Famotidine)

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Brand Name: Famocid

Generic Name: Famotidine

Manufacturer/Agent: Sun Pharma

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 40mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 4,950.00

Retail Price: @ KES 66.00

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Class: H-2 Receptor Antagonists (Gastrointestinal drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C8H15N7O2S3 = 337.5

Precautions: Hypersensitivity. caution in renal impairment, gastric carcinoma, pregnancy and lactation.

Indications/Uses: Peptic ulcers 40mg daily for upto 8 weeks. zollinger-ellison syndrome 20mg qid. peptic oesophagitis upto 40mg bd.

Interactions: Decreased serum levels of ketoconazole and itraconazole.

Side Effects: Headache, anxiety. dizziness. dry mouth. constipation or diarrhoea. nausea. rash. anorexia. fatigue. cholestatic jaundice.

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