FANIT 20 (20mg Famotidine)

Product Information

Fanit 20 Tablet (Famotidine) reduces the amount of acid produced by the stomach. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion, stomach ulcers, reflux disease, and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid.
It is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn caused by painkillers (NSAIDs).

Why is this Medication Prescribed?

Doctors prescribe Fanit to:

• Relieve symptoms caused by excess stomach acid (heartburn, indigestion).
• Treat and prevent stomach ulcers.
• Manage gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and acid reflux.
• Reduce the risk of ulcers related to NSAID use.

Uses

• Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD/acid reflux)
• Treatment of peptic ulcer disease
• Treatment of heartburn
• Prevention of NSAID-related ulcers

Benefits

In Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD):

• Reduces stomach acid and relieves pain from reflux.
• Helps control chronic symptoms of heartburn.
• More effective when combined with lifestyle changes (avoid trigger foods, smaller frequent meals, avoid eating close to bedtime, weight management).

In Peptic Ulcer Disease:

• Heals ulcers caused by NSAIDs or Helicobacter pylori infection by reducing stomach acid.
• Prevents further damage to the ulcer while it heals.
• May also help prevent ulcers from forming.

In Heartburn and Indigestion:

• Relieves burning chest discomfort caused by stomach acid traveling back up the esophagus.
• Belongs to the H2-receptor antagonist group, lowering acid production to improve symptoms.

How Should this Medicine be Used?

• Swallow whole with water, before or after a meal.
• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• For best results, continue for the full duration prescribed, even if symptoms improve.
• If symptoms persist or worsen after 14 days, consult your doctor.
• Combine with lifestyle changes:
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals.
  • Avoid spicy or oily foods.
  • Avoid alcohol (increases acid production).
  • Do not eat within 3–4 hours of bedtime.

Special Precautions

Before taking Fanit, inform your doctor if you:

• Have kidney or liver disease (dose adjustment may be required).
• Are taking other prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal medicines.
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding (usually considered safe when prescribed by a doctor).
• Consume alcohol frequently, as this may worsen symptoms.

Possible Side Effects

Common (usually mild):

• Headache
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Diarrhea or constipation

Less common but serious (seek medical advice):

• Persistent stomach pain
• Unusual tiredness or confusion
• Severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing)

Storage & Disposal

• Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use expired medicine. Dispose of safely — do not flush into drains.

Emergency Guidance

• In case of overdose, seek emergency medical help immediately.
• Call your doctor if symptoms do not improve or worsen.
• For severe allergic reactions (swelling, difficulty breathing, collapse), call emergency services right away.