Yamadin (20mg) 200 Tablets

Overview

Yamadin 20mg 200 Tablets is an acid-reducing medicine containing famotidine 20mg per tablet. Famotidine belongs to a group of medicines called H2-receptor antagonists. These medicines reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach and are used in several acid-related gastrointestinal conditions.

Yamadin may be recommended for symptoms or diagnoses such as heartburn, acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease, reflux esophagitis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and other conditions where stomach acid reduction is clinically needed. The correct dose and duration depend on the patient’s diagnosis, symptom severity, age, kidney function and other medicines being taken.

Benefits

• Helps reduce excess stomach acid production
• May relieve heartburn, acid reflux and acid indigestion symptoms
• May support healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers as part of prescribed treatment
• May be used for reflux esophagitis or acid hypersecretion conditions under medical supervision

Key Features

• Contains famotidine 20mg per tablet
• H2-receptor antagonist acid-reducing medicine
• Oral tablet dosage form
• Listed pack size: 200 tablets
• Used for acid-related stomach and esophageal conditions when clinically appropriate

Dosage and How to Use

• How to use: Swallow the tablet whole with water. Follow the dose, timing and duration advised by your doctor or pharmacist.
• Administration: Oral administration with water.
• Recommended dose: Use exactly as prescribed. Adult dosing varies by condition; famotidine 20mg is commonly taken once daily or twice daily depending on the indication and clinical advice.
• Adult dose: As prescribed by a doctor; commonly 20mg once or twice daily for acid-related conditions, depending on diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Pediatric use: Use in children only under medical supervision and with a dose determined by a qualified healthcare professional.
• Elderly use: Elderly patients may require careful monitoring, especially if they have reduced kidney function or are taking multiple medicines.
• When to take: Take at the time advised by your prescriber. It may be used at bedtime or in divided doses depending on the condition being treated.
• With food: May be taken with or without food unless your doctor or pharmacist advises a specific timing.
• Maximum daily dose: Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your healthcare professional. Maximum dose depends on the indication and kidney function.
• Missed dose: Take the missed dose when remembered unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.
• Overdose: In case of overdose or accidental ingestion of too many tablets, seek urgent medical advice or contact an emergency service immediately.

Specifications

Side Effects

Common side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Nausea or abdominal discomfort

Serious side effects (seek medical help)

• Severe allergic reaction
• Irregular heartbeat or fainting
• Confusion or hallucinations, especially in elderly patients or those with kidney problems
• Yellowing of skin or eyes
• Severe or persistent abdominal pain

Allergic reaction

Stop use and seek urgent medical help if signs of allergy occur, including rash, facial swelling, wheezing, severe dizziness or breathing difficulty.

Safety and Precautions

• Seek medical advice if symptoms persist, worsen or recur frequently
• Do not use to mask serious symptoms such as chest pain, vomiting blood, black stools, difficulty swallowing or unexplained weight loss
• Use cautiously in kidney disease and only with medical advice
• Tell your doctor about kidney disease, liver problems or persistent stomach symptoms before use
• Inform your healthcare provider about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines and supplements you take
• Do not increase the dose or extend treatment duration without professional advice

When not to use

Do not use if you have had an allergic reaction to famotidine or similar acid-reducing medicines. Seek medical assessment before use if you have alarm symptoms such as black stools, vomiting blood, chest pain or difficulty swallowing.

Special populations

• Pregnancy: Use during pregnancy only on the advice of a doctor, who can assess the expected benefit and possible risk.
• Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use while breastfeeding.
• Fertility: No product-specific fertility guidance is available; consult a healthcare professional if you have concerns.
• Liver: Use with medical advice if you have liver disease or unexplained abnormal liver tests.
• Kidney: Use cautiously in kidney disease. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required because famotidine is cleared partly through the kidneys.
• Heart: Seek urgent medical help for chest pain, pain spreading to arm or jaw, shortness of breath, sweating or dizziness, as these may not be simple heartburn symptoms.
• Driving: May cause dizziness in some people. Do not drive or operate machinery if affected.
• Alcohol: Alcohol may worsen reflux, gastritis or stomach irritation. Limit or avoid alcohol if it aggravates symptoms.

Interactions

Drugs:

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you take. Famotidine may affect the absorption of some medicines that require stomach acid and should be reviewed with other acid-reducing therapy.

Food:

• No specific food interaction is listed for this product, but spicy foods, caffeine, acidic foods and large meals may worsen reflux or heartburn in some people.

Conditions:

• Kidney disease, persistent gastrointestinal symptoms, swallowing difficulty, gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms and unexplained weight loss require medical assessment before or during treatment.

Storage and Disposal

• Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight. Keep in the original packaging until use.
• Store at room temperature unless otherwise stated on the product packaging.
• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date. Ask a pharmacist how to dispose of expired or unused tablets safely.

Disclaimer

This information is for educational and product-identification purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before use, follow the prescribed directions and seek medical help if symptoms persist or worsen.