Famotidine Tablets 40mg, 28 Tablets


Famotidine Tablets 40mg 28 Tablets

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Famotidine Tablets 40mg 28 Tablets

Famotidine Tablets 40mg, 28 Tablets

Famotidine Tablets 40mg belong to a group of medicines called H2−receptor antagonists. These work by reducing
the amount of acid you produce in your stomach.

Famotidine is used to treat the following:
• Stomach ulcers (gastric/duodenal ulcers)
• Mild to moderate irritation and inflammation caused by stomach acid leaking up into the gullet (reflux oesophagitis)
• Zollinger−Ellison Syndrome (a rare disorder that involves recurrent ulcers and tumours in the stomach and intestines)

Famotidine can also be used to treat conditions in horses, cats and dogs.

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What is the price of  Famotidine Tablets 40mg?

The price of  Famotidine Tablets 40mg is £49.50

Where can you buy Famotidine Tablets 40mg?

You can buy Famotidine Tablets 40mg at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.

Can you buy Famotidine Tablets 40mg Over the counter?

Famotidine Tablets 40mg is not available to buy over the counter. You need a prescription to buy Famotidine Tablets 40mg

Brand

Famotidine

How To Use

How to take Famotidine

Always take Famotidine exactly as your doctor has told you.

You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

  • These tablets are to be taken orally.
  • The score line is only there to help you break the tablet if you have difficulty swallowing it whole.
  • Famotidine can be taken with or without food.

Delivery Options

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UK Delivery

Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days
First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days
Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.

Europe Delivery

Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country.
Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.

Rest of the World

Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days
Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS

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Product Details

What you need to know before you take Famotidine

Do not take Famotidine if: You are allergic to Famotidine, other H2−receptor antagonists or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor before taking Famotidine if: • There is a possibility of a malignant growth (tumour) being present in your stomach • You suffer from kidney problems • You have been taking a high dose of Famotidine for a long time. Your doctor may monitor your blood count and liver function Other medicines and Famotidine Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including those obtained without prescription. This includes herbal medicines. Medicines which may interact with Famotidine • Ketoconazole (should be administered 2 hours before Famotidine) or Itraconazole, used to treat fungal infections • Probenicid, used to treat gout • Antacids, for indigestion (famotidine should be administered 1-2 hours before taking an antacid) • Sucralfate, used to treat and prevent the recurrence of ulcers (sucralfate should not be administered within 2 hours of taking famotidine) • Calcium carbonate, when used as a medicine for high blood phosphate levels in patients on dialysis • Atazanavir, used for treatment of HIV infection Pregnancy and breast−feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Pregnant If you are pregnant or suspect you are pregnant, you should not take Famotidine unless your doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks. Breast-feeding If you are breast−feeding, you should either stop taking Famotidine or stop breast-feeding as it is excreted in breast milk. Driving and using machines Whilst taking Famotidine you may feel dizzy or have a headache. If you develop these symptoms, you should not drive or operate machinery or do activities which require you to be alert and have quick reactions. Famotidine contains lactose If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

Side Effects

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Famotidine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Seek medical advice immediately if you develop the following symptoms: • Allergic reactions: swelling of the face throat or tongue, difficulty in breathing or dizziness (anaphylaxis) • Difficulty in breathing or wheezing (bronchospasm) • Severe blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals (Stevens Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis) • Shortness of breath or dry cough due to inflammation of the lungs (interstitial pneumonia) • Swelling of the deeper layers of the skin caused by a build-up of fluid (angioneurotic oedema) Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) • Headache • Dizziness • Constipation • Diarrhoea Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) • Feeling and/or being sick (nausea/vomiting) • Abdominal pain • Excessive wind/feeling bloated (flatulence) • Tiredness (fatigue) • Dry mouth • Loss of appetite (anorexia) • Taste disorder • Severe itching (pruritus) • Rash • Skin rashes with the formation of wheals (urticaria) Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) • An increase in liver enzymes in the blood (detected through blood tests) Very rare side effects (may affect less than 1 in 10,000 people) • Reduction in blood platelets, which increases risk of bleeding or bruising (thrombocytopenia) • Reduction in white blood cells (leukopenia, neutropenia), • Reduction in white blood cells which may make infections more likely (agranulocytosis) • Reduction in blood cells which can cause weakness, bruising or make infections more likely (pancytopenia) • Reversible psychic disturbances including: o Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real) o Disorientation o Confusion o Anxiety disorders o Restlessness (agitation) o Depression o Disorders of sexual function (reduced libido) o Difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) • Inability to maintain an erection (impotence) • Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet (paraesthesia) • Sleepiness or drowsiness (somnolence) • Fits (convulsions), epileptic seizures including grand mal seizures (particularly in patients with kidney problems) • Hair loss (alopecia) • Chest tightness • Muscle cramps • Joint pain (arthralgia) • Inflammation of liver (hepatitis) • Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice) • Abnormal liver function tests • Worsening of existing liver disease • Abnormal heart rhythm where the heart beats too slowly (AV block) • Disrupted heart rhythm/irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias) • Heart rhythm condition that may cause a fast heartbeat (QT prolongation) (especially in patients with impaired kidney function) Other side effects • Enlargement of breasts in men (gynaecomastia) (not known if caused by Famotidine) Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine

Ingredients

What Famotidine contains:

  • Each 40mg film-coated tablet contains 20mg of Famotidine

The other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, macrogol 4000, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, sodium starch glycolate (type A), colloidal anhydrous silica, pregelatinized starch, talc and titanium dioxide (E171).

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What Famotidine contains:

  • Each 20mg film-coated tablet contains 20mg of Famotidine

The other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, macrogol 4000, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, sodium starch glycolate (type A), colloidal anhydrous silica, pregelatinized starch, talc and titanium dioxide (E171).

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