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Famowal 20 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Famowal 20 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Famowal 20 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Famowal 20 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Famowal 20 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Famowal 20 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Famowal 20 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Famowal 20 Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Famowal 20 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Famowal 20 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Famowal 20 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Famowal 20 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Famowal 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Famowal safely.
Is the use of Famowal 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Famowal does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Famowal 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Famowal may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Famowal 20 Tablet on the Liver?
Famowal is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Famowal 20 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Famowal for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Famowal 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Famowal 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Famowal 20 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Famowal 20 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Famowal 20 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Famowal 20 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Famowal 20 Tablet
You can take Famowal 20 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Famowal 20 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Famowal 20 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Famowal is used to treat gastritis. It helps by preventing the excess acid secretion in the stomach and relieve the gastritis symptoms like stomach pain, stomach inflammation, and acid reflux.
Yes, Famowal can be taken with omeprazole. They both work in different ways to reduce stomach acid production. If your symptoms are more severe then a combination of these two medicines will be beneficial. However, you must consult your doctor before taking these two medications together.
No, You can not stop/discontinue Famowal on your own, because it may cause rebound effects. Rebound effects mean that you may experience transient symptom if you suddenly stop taking medication. So, you must consult your doctor before stopping medication on your own.
Long-term use of Famowal can cause vitamin B12 deficiency. Because it decreases the acid secretion in the stomach which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. To stop this deficiency, your doctor may prescribe Famowal along with vitamin B12.
No, Famowal is not an antacid. It belongs to the group of medicine called H2- receptor blocker which blocks the excess acid secretion in the stomach while antacid only neutralized the stomach acid by coating the stomach.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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