Reducid Tablets 20Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Requires Prescription: Yes

Generics: Famotidine

Used For: Acidity & Ulcers

How It Works:

Famotidine reduces the amount of acid in the stomach, thereby alleviating pain and aiding in the healing of ulcers.

Reducid Tablets Usage and Safety:

Dosage: Famotidine

Side Effects:

Common: Headache, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, dry mouth, fever, fatigue.

Less Common: Irregular or rapid heartbeat, palpitations, muscle pain, cramps, joint pain, hallucinations, confusion, agitation, depression, anxiety, insomnia, tingling in fingers or toes, decreased sex drive, seizures.

Other: Breathing difficulties (due to airway narrowing), ringing in the ears, taste disorders.

Drug Interactions:

Ketoconazole, itraconazole

Probenecid, sucralfate, warfarin, theophylline

Phenytoin, diazepam, propranolol

Aminopyrine, antipyrine

Indocyanine, atazanavir

Indication:

Treatment of stomach and duodenal ulcers (peptic ulcers) and prevention of recurrence.

Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (a condition with excessive stomach acid production).

When Not to Use:

Do not use if allergic to famotidine or any of its ingredients. Allergic reactions may include shortness of breath, swelling of the tongue or face, rash, and itchiness.

Reducid Tablets Precautions:

Precaution:

For patients with duodenal or benign gastric ulcers, check H. pylori status. If H. pylori is present, consider eradication therapy.

Reducid Tablets Warnings:

Warning 1:

Do not stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor, even if symptoms improve.

Warning 2:

Famotidine should be avoided in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to other H2-receptor antagonists due to potential cross-sensitivity.

Warning 3:

Famotidine is primarily excreted through the kidneys. Use with caution in patients with renal insufficiency, and consider dose reduction if creatinine clearance is below 10 ml/min.

Additional Information:

Pregnancy Category:

Always consult your physician before using any medication.

Storage:

Store at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.