FAMOCID Jan Aushadhi Equivalent
Official government generic substitute, verified active pharmaceutical composition, price comparison, and store locator for FAMOCID.
FAMOCID
Manufacturer: Sun Pharma
Famotidine Tablets 20 mg
PMBI Drug Code: #191 • WHO-GMP Certified
Monthly Family Savings Calculator
Calculate how much your household saves every month and year by switching from FAMOCID to the government Jan Aushadhi equivalent.
📊 Commercial Brand Price Benchmark
Real-world private pharmacy retail prices compared against the official Jan Aushadhi generic rate (₹2.81).
| Market Brand | Manufacturer | Pack Size | Market Price | Jan Aushadhi | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOCID | SUN PHARMA | 14 units | ₹6.20 | ₹2.81 | 55% (₹3.39) |
| ACILOC | CADILA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 30 units | ₹21.19 | ₹2.81 | 87% (₹18.38) |
🩺 Therapeutic Indication
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid peptic disorders, heartburn, dyspepsia, and gastric ulcer management.
Clinical Delivery Form
🔬 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
The active molecules responsible for the medicinal therapeutic action:
Where to buy the generic alternative for FAMOCID?
Jan Aushadhi generic medicines are stocked at over 21,000 government-monitored Jan Aushadhi Kendras across all 36 States and Union Territories. Use our locator to find your nearest Kendra.
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Frequently Asked Questions about FAMOCID Substitution
What is the Jan Aushadhi generic equivalent of FAMOCID?+
The official Jan Aushadhi generic substitute is Famotidine Tablets IP 20 mg (Drug Code: #191). It contains the identical active pharmaceutical ingredient(s) (famotidine) at the exact same therapeutic strength and dosage form.
How much money does a family save each month by switching from FAMOCID to Jan Aushadhi?+
Commercial FAMOCID (marketed by Sun Pharma) sells for approximately ₹13.70 per pack, whereas the official government Jan Aushadhi generic price is ₹2.81, saving 79% (₹10.89 per pack). For a typical household requiring 2 packs per month, this saves ₹21.78 every month, or approximately ₹261 every single year.
Is the Jan Aushadhi equivalent as effective and safe as FAMOCID?+
Yes. Jan Aushadhi medicines are procured by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) strictly from WHO-GMP compliant pharmaceutical manufacturers and batch-tested in NABL-accredited laboratories to verify chemical purity, potency, and pharmacopoeial standards. Always consult your doctor before changing prescribed brands.
Where can I purchase the Jan Aushadhi generic substitute?+
It is available at all 21,000+ Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) across India. You can look up your nearest Kendra by PIN code or district using our free Kendra Finder.