Apsin 20mg Tablets (20s)

Apsin contains famotidine, an H2-receptor antagonist that reduces stomach-acid production. It is used for acid-related conditions such as heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and peptic ulcers.

• Manufacturer Name: Saffron
• Drug Class: Histamine-2 receptor antagonist (H2 blocker)
• Dosage Form: Immediate-Release Tablet
• Storage: Store at room temperature in a dry place, protected from excessive heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
• Pack Size: Pack of 20 Tablets

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• Famotidine 20 mg

• Relief and treatment of heartburn and acid indigestion
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Duodenal and gastric ulcers
• Maintenance therapy for recurrent ulcers when prescribed
• Conditions involving excessive gastric acid secretion, under specialist supervision

For Adult

• Usual adult dosing varies by condition; commonly 20 mg twice daily or 40 mg once daily, as directed by a healthcare professional.
• For GERD or heartburn, treatment is commonly given as 20 mg twice daily.
• For peptic ulcer disease, treatment may be 40 mg once daily at bedtime or 20 mg twice daily.
• Dosage reduction may be required in patients with moderate or severe kidney impairment.
• Swallow the tablet with water and do not exceed the prescribed dose.

For Children

• Use in children only on medical advice.
• For children approximately 1 to 16 years of age, dosing is weight-based and commonly divided into one or two daily doses.
• Do not exceed the recommended maximum daily dose established by the prescriber; pediatric dosing may require a liquid formulation rather than a tablet.
• Safety and effectiveness for routine self-treatment in young children have not been established.

Side Effects

• Common effects may include headache, dizziness, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal discomfort.
• Rare but serious effects include confusion, hallucinations, seizures, irregular heartbeat, liver problems, blood-cell abnormalities, or severe skin reactions.
• Stop use and seek urgent medical care for facial or throat swelling, breathing difficulty, severe rash, blistering, or fainting.

Contraindications

• Do not use in patients with a known allergy to famotidine or other H2-receptor antagonists.
• Consult a doctor before use if there is kidney disease, liver disease, a history of stomach cancer, difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, or gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Seek medical assessment for black stools, vomiting blood, severe abdominal pain, chest pain, or persistent symptoms.
• Use cautiously in older adults and patients at risk of confusion or central nervous system effects.

Precautions & Warnings

• Antacids may generally be used with famotidine, but follow a healthcare professional's directions.
• Famotidine can reduce absorption of medicines that require an acidic stomach, including some azole antifungals and other pH-dependent medicines.
• Tell the prescriber about all medicines, especially atazanavir, rilpivirine, cefpodoxime, ketoconazole, itraconazole, and other acid-suppressing products.
• Avoid taking multiple acid-reducing medicines together unless specifically advised.
• Food does not usually cause a clinically important interaction, but alcohol and foods that trigger reflux may worsen symptoms.

• Available observational evidence has not shown an increased risk of major birth defects with famotidine exposure, but it should be used during pregnancy only when recommended by a healthcare professional.
• Famotidine passes into breast milk in low amounts and is not generally expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants.
• Consult a doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, particularly with prolonged or high-dose treatment.