Famas Powder for Suspension 50ml

✔️ Uses of Famas

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Acid reflux and heartburn
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Dyspepsia (indigestion)
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
• Urticaria

✔️ Dosage & Administration

Adults

Benign Gastric & Duodenal Ulcer

• 40 mg once daily at bedtime for 4–8 weeks
  or
• 20 mg twice daily

Maintenance: 20 mg at bedtime to prevent recurrence.

GERD

• 20 mg twice daily for 6–12 weeks
• Up to 40 mg twice daily in erosive disease

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

• Initial: 20 mg every 6 hours
• Dose may be increased up to 800 mg/day if required

Heartburn & Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia

• 10–20 mg once or twice daily

Children

Peptic Ulcer

• 0.5 mg/kg at bedtime (maximum 40 mg/day)

GERD

• Below 3 months: 0.5 mg/kg once daily
• 3–12 months: 0.5 mg/kg every 12 hours
• 1–16 years: 1 mg/kg/day divided every 12 hours

Heartburn

• Above 12 years: 10–20 mg every 12 hours

Renal Dose Adjustment

In patients with reduced kidney function (CrCl below 50 ml/min), the dose should be reduced or the dosing interval extended to 36–48 hours.

✔️ Powder for Suspension:

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD):

• <1 year of age: 0.5 mg/kg/dose of famotidine oral suspension up to 8 weeks once daily in patients
• Age 3 to 11 months: 0.5 mg/kg/dose twice daily up to 8 weeks
• Age 1 to 2 months: 0.5 mg/kg/dose once daily up to 8 weeks
• Neonates: 0.5 mg/kg/dose maximum once daily up to 8 weeks

Patients 1-16 years of age:

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD): 1 mg/kg/day p.o. divided b.i.d. up to 40 mg b.i.d.
• Duodonal ulcer: 0.5 mg/kg/day p.o. at bedtime or divided b.i.d. up to 40 mg/day.
• Peptic ulcer: 0.5 mg/kg/day p.o. at bedtime or divided b.i.d. up to 40 mg/day.
• Maintenance therapy: 40 mg at daily night.
• Reflux esophagitis: 2 mg/kg/day
• Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: 40 mg 3 times daily.

✔️ Side Effects

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal discomfort
• Dry mouth
• Rash or allergic reactions
• Insomnia or drowsiness
• Rare blood disorders
• Rare liver or respiratory complications

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy

Available information does not clearly show increased risk during pregnancy; however, use should only be based on medical advice.

Lactation

Small amounts may pass into breast milk. Breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before use.

✔️ Drug Interactions

• Antacids may slightly reduce the absorption of Famotidine.
• Famotidine may decrease blood levels of antifungal medicines such as ketoconazole and itraconazole.

✔️ Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.