Famochew Tablet

Description

Famochew Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity. It helps in relieving the symptoms of acidity such as heartburn, stomach pain or irritation. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas. Famochew Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Do not take it for more than the recommended duration as long-term administration may have harmful effects on the health. The most common side effects are diarrhea, constipation, headache, and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fibre-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. This medicine may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Introduction

In Acidity Famochew Tablet relieves excessive acidity in your stomach which prevents heartburn and indigestion. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition. Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Benefits

Famochew Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Famotidine, Calcium and Magnesium. Famotidine is an H2 blocker (antacid). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn. Calcium and Magnesium work by neutralizing the excess acid in stomach.

How to use

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. Famochew Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Famochew Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Famochew Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Famochew 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 - Famochew Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Famochew Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Famochew Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Famochew Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Famochew Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.