Famochew Tablet
Prescription Required
Introduction of Famochew Tablet
Famochew Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity. It helps in relieving the symptoms of acidity such as heartburn, stomach pain or irritation. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas.
Famochew Tablet is a combination of H2 receptor blocker, calcium, and magnesium.
Famochew Tablet is a combination of H2 receptor blocker, calcium, and magnesium.
Uses of Famochew Tablet
Benefits of Famochew Tablet
In Acidity
Famochew Tablet relieves excessive acidity in your stomach which prevents heartburn and indigestion. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Side effects of Famochew Tablet
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 Famochew
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
How to use Famochew Tablet
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. Famochew Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Famochew Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Famochew Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Famochew Tablet 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
Famochew Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Famochew Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Famochew Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Famochew Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Famochew Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Famochew Tablet
- You have been prescribed Famochew Tablet to get relief from acidity and heartburn.
- Avoid taking any antacid at least 2 hours before or after taking Famochew Tablet.
- Incorporate the folowing lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity and heartburn:
- Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
- Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
- Lose weight if you are obese.
- If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
- Don't drink too much alcohol.
- Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Patient concerns
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Address: New No:25, 12th Cross Street, Shastri Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600020
Country of origin: India
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