Facid 20 mg Tablet

Facid 20 mg Tablet is a famotidine medicine in tablet form made by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Each tablet contains 20 mg of famotidine, an acid-reducing H2 blocker. It is used to lower stomach acid and help treat conditions such as heartburn, acid reflux, GERD, and stomach or duodenal ulcers.

How it works: Famotidine in Facid 20 mg Tablet blocks histamine-2 receptors in the stomach, which helps the stomach make less acid. With less acid, the tablet can ease burning, protect irritated tissue, and support healing over time.

Facid 20 mg Tablet is the lower of the two strengths sold in this brand line, with Facid 40 mg Tablet available for people who need a stronger acid-suppressing effect. The 20 mg tablet is often chosen when a clinician wants a milder dose, step-down treatment, or a dose that fits standard adult use without moving straight to the higher-strength tablet.

• Heartburn relief
• Acid reflux/GERD
• Stomach ulcer treatment
• Duodenal ulcer treatment
• Prevention of acid symptoms

• Swallow Facid 20 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; some people take it once daily, while others take it twice daily.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• If it is being used for heartburn, your doctor may tell you to take it before meals or at bedtime.
• Do not take extra tablets to treat sudden symptoms unless your prescriber has told you to do so.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.

Each Facid 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of famotidine. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily or twice daily, and the exact schedule should be set by the doctor. Do not exceed the maximum daily amount your prescriber recommends, because the right dose depends on your symptoms, age, kidney function, and medical history.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Famotidine may include:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Tiredness
• Abdominal discomfort

• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, since famotidine may need dose adjustment.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart disease, because chest symptoms should not be ignored.
• Alcohol can worsen reflux symptoms and may reduce the benefit of treatment.
• If you have trouble swallowing tablets or severe vomiting, contact your clinician for advice.
• Do not use Facid 20 mg Tablet to mask persistent or worsening symptoms that need medical evaluation.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this tablet.
• Seek urgent care for chest pain, trouble breathing, or symptoms that seem different from usual heartburn.

• Certain antacids or ulcer medicines may affect timing, so ask about spacing doses.
• Probenecid can increase famotidine levels.
• Sucralfate may reduce famotidine absorption if taken at the same time.
• Some medicines that depend on stomach acidity for absorption may work differently when acid is reduced.
• Always tell your clinician about all prescription drugs, OTC products, and supplements you use.

Store Facid 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.