Famtac 20mg Soflets
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Product introduction
Famtac 20mg Soflets is an antacid. It reduces the amount of acid produced by your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach. It is also used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, reflux disease and some other rare conditions.
Famtac 20mg Soflets is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn caused due to the use of painkillers. It must be swallowed whole with water before or after a meal. The medicine must be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours. If the symptoms persist or get worse even after 14 days of treatment, you should consult your doctor immediately. It is not recommended to take this medicine in severe stomach disease. You can help the medicine work better by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or oily foods.
Most people who take Famtac 20mg Soflets do not have any side effects but the most common ones include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, and constipation. If you do get a side effect, it is usually mild and will go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also, tell your doctor if you are taking other medications. This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if a doctor has prescribed it. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach, and make your symptoms worse.
Famtac 20mg Soflets is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn caused due to the use of painkillers. It must be swallowed whole with water before or after a meal. The medicine must be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours. If the symptoms persist or get worse even after 14 days of treatment, you should consult your doctor immediately. It is not recommended to take this medicine in severe stomach disease. You can help the medicine work better by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or oily foods.
Most people who take Famtac 20mg Soflets do not have any side effects but the most common ones include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, and constipation. If you do get a side effect, it is usually mild and will go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also, tell your doctor if you are taking other medications. This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if a doctor has prescribed it. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach, and make your symptoms worse.
Uses of Famtac Soflets
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Treatment of Heartburn
Benefits of Famtac Soflets
In Treatment of Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids traveling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents and acid to come back up into your esophagus and mouth. This can be a symptom of indigestion (dyspepsia). Famtac 20mg Soflets belongs to a group of medicines called histamine 2 antagonists. It works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and indigestion.
You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3–4 hours of going to bed.
You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3–4 hours of going to bed.
Side effects of Famtac Soflets
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Famtac
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
How to use Famtac Soflets
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Famtac 20mg Soflets is to be taken with food.
How Famtac Soflets works
Famtac 20mg Soflets is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. It works by reducing the acid produced in the stomach. This helps to relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Famtac 20mg Soflets.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Famtac 20mg Soflets is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Famtac 20mg Soflets is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Famtac 20mg Soflets does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Famtac 20mg Soflets should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Famtac 20mg Soflets may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Famtac 20mg Soflets is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Famtac 20mg Soflets may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Famtac Soflets?
If you miss a dose of Famtac 20mg Soflets, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- Famtac 20mg Soflets is a well tolerated and safe medicine with a very low incidence of side effects.
- Take it with or without food.
- If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Famtac 20mg Soflets.
- Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
- Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Famtac 20mg Soflets for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
- Famtac 20mg Soflets is a well tolerated and safe medicine with a very low incidence of side effects.
- Take it with or without food.
- Take Famtac 20mg Soflets before going to bed if you are taking this medicine once a day. It is very effective in controlling stomach acid that is released when you are asleep.
- If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Famtac 20mg Soflets.
- Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
- Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Famtac 20mg Soflets for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Thiazoles Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Histamine Type-2 Receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers)
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User feedback
Patients taking Famtac 20mg Soflets
Once A Day
55%
Twice A Day
42%
Thrice A Day
2%
What are you using Famtac Soflets for?
Others
57%
Acidity
43%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
53%
Average
47%
What were the side-effects while using Famtac 20mg Soflets?
Fatigue
25%
No Side Effec*
25%
Diarrhea
25%
Drowsiness
25%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Famtac Soflets?
Empty stomach
50%
With or witho*
50%
*With or without food
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FAQs
Can I take Famtac 20mg Soflets empty stomach?
Famtac 20mg Soflets may be taken with or without food. It can be taken once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime, as recommended.
How long does it take for Famtac 20mg Soflets to start working?
Famtac 20mg Soflets starts working as fast as within 15 minutes from when it is given. Its effect is seen to last all day or all night.
What is the difference between Famtac 20mg Soflets and Omeprazole?
Famtac 20mg Soflets and Omeprazole belong to different groups of medicines. While Famtac 20mg Soflets belongs to histamine H2 antagonists group, Omeprazole belongs to proton pump inhibitors group. Both these medicines work by reducing the amount of acid made by the stomach, to relieve the symptoms and allow healing.
What are the serious side effects of Famtac 20mg Soflets?
Famtac 20mg Soflets may have some serious side effects, but these are rare. These side effects may include hives, skin rash, itching, hoarseness and difficulty in breathing or swallowing. Another serious symptom may be swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Inform your doctor in case you notice any of the mentioned symptoms.
What are the dos and don’ts while taking Famtac 20mg Soflets?
Avoid taking aspirin and other painkillers used to treat arthritis, period pain or headache. These medicines may irritate the stomach and make your condition worse. Contact your doctor who may suggest other medicines. Avoid coffee, tea, cocoa and cola drinks because these contain ingredients that may irritate your stomach. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Eat slowly and chew your food carefully. Try not to rush at meal times. You should stop or cut down on smoking.
Is Famtac 20mg Soflets safe for long-term use?
There is limited data available on whether Famtac 20mg Soflets can be used for a long term or not, but it is a relatively safe medicine. You should take it for the duration advised by your doctor. Do not take over-the-counter Famtac 20mg Soflets for longer than 2 weeks unless advised by your doctor.
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