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Famtac 20 Soflet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Famtac 20 Soflet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Famtac 20 Soflet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Famtac 20 Soflet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Famtac 20 Soflet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Famtac 20 Soflet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Famtac 20 Soflet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Famtac 20 Soflet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Famtac 20 Soflet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Famtac 20 Soflet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Famtac 20 Soflet 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 Famtac 20 Soflet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Famtac in pregnant women.
Is the use of Famtac 20 Soflet safe during breastfeeding?
Famtac does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Famtac 20 Soflet on the Kidneys?
Famtac may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Famtac 20 Soflet on the Liver?
Famtac has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Famtac 20 Soflet on the Heart?
You can take Famtac without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Famtac 20 Soflet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Famtac 20 Soflet habit forming or addictive?
Famtac 20 Soflet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Famtac 20 Soflet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Famtac 20 Soflet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Famtac 20 Soflet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Famtac 20 Soflet
Taking Famtac 20 Soflet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Famtac 20 Soflet
Taking Famtac 20 Soflet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of it. Please consult your doctor if feel excessive stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Avoid smoking when you are taking Famtac. As per clinical studies, the effectiveness of Famtac is lower in smokers as compared to non-smokers. Moreover, smoking may increase the acid secretion which can cause stomach problem.
Yes, Famtac may cause constipation in patients who are taking this drug but the frequency of incident is not known. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
Yes, Famtac 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.
No, Famtac 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
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