Famotidine
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Gastrointestinal & Digestion treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally once daily at bedtime (40 mg for active ulcers) or 20 mg twice daily (morning and evening) with a glass of water, with or without food. For heartburn prevention, take 10-20 mg 15 to 60 minutes before meals likely to cause symptoms.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Headache, dizziness, constipation, diarrhea. Rare/Severe: Confusion, agitation, hallucinations (especially in elderly or renally impaired patients), thrombocytopenia, and hypersensitivity.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Unlike cimetidine, famotidine does not inhibit CYP450 enzymes and has negligible drug-drug interactions. Reduce dosage by 50% in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCl < 50 mL/min).
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Famotidine
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Famotidine Tablets 20 mg
Famotidine Tablets (20mg, 40mg) is a potent, highly selective competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It is approximately 8 times more potent than ranitidine and 30 times more potent than cimetidine on a weight basis, without binding to hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes or displaying antiandrogenic activity. Indicated for short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer, active benign gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and pathological hypersecretory conditions.
Famotidine Tablets 40 mg
Famotidine Tablets (20mg, 40mg) is a potent, highly selective competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It is approximately 8 times more potent than ranitidine and 30 times more potent than cimetidine on a weight basis, without binding to hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes or displaying antiandrogenic activity. Indicated for short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer, active benign gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and pathological hypersecretory conditions.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Famotidine.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famotidine Tablets 20 mg | 14's | ₹2.81 | FAMOCID, ACILOC | ₹13.70 | 79% Save |
| Famotidine Tablets 40 mg | 14's | ₹4.99 | FAMOCID, FAMTAC | ₹24.69 | 80% Save |
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