Voker Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Famotidine

Indications/Uses

Duodenal & benign gastric ulcer; Zollinger-Ellison syndrome; GERD.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Duodenal & benign gastric ulcer Initially 40 mg at bedtime for 4-8 wk. Maintenance: 20 mg daily. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Initially 20 mg 6 hrly. Max: 800 mg daily. GERD 20-40 mg bd for 6-12 wk.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 15 min-1 hr before meals.

Special Precautions

Severe renal insufficiency. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

GI discomfort, headache, dizziness, rash.

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MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02BA03 - famotidine ; Belongs to the class of H2-receptor antagonists. Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Voker FC tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

1000's;50 × 10's

Form

Voker FC tab 40 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Voker

famotidine

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries