Autidine 20 mg Tablet

Autidine 20 mg Tablet is a famotidine tablet used to reduce stomach acid. Each tablet contains 20 mg of famotidine, a histamine-2 (H2) blocker. It is commonly used for heartburn, acid reflux, and other acid-related stomach or throat symptoms. Because it is a standard 20 mg tablet, it may be used by people whose symptoms need prescription-strength acid control.

How it works: Famotidine blocks H2 receptors in the stomach lining, which lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. Taken as Autidine 20 mg Tablet, this helps reduce burning, sour stomach, and irritation caused by excess acid.

Autidine 20 mg Tablet is the 20 mg tablet strength of famotidine, which is a commonly used dose for acid-related conditions. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this product fits typical tablet dosing for adults and older children when a doctor recommends famotidine in this exact strength. Your clinician may choose Autidine 20 mg Tablet when a lower acid-reducing dose is appropriate and a swallowed tablet is preferred.

• Heartburn relief
• Acid reflux/GERD symptom control
• Prevention of acid indigestion
• Treatment of stomach or duodenal ulcer symptoms
• Mild to moderate acid-related stomach irritation

• Swallow Autidine 20 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; the timing may depend on whether it is being used daily or only when symptoms occur.
• If used for prevention, your doctor may tell you to take it before meals or at bedtime.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Autidine 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of famotidine in each tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once or twice daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose should be set by your doctor. Do not take more than prescribed, since the right dose for Autidine 20 mg Tablet depends on your symptoms, age, kidney function, and treatment goal.

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
• Mild stomach discomfort

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, since famotidine dosing may need adjustment.
• Use caution if you are older or feel dizzy, because this tablet can sometimes cause lightheadedness.
• Do not ignore chest pain or pressure; acid reflux can mimic heart-related symptoms.
• Let your clinician know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Autidine 20 mg Tablet.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens your reflux symptoms.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially other acid reducers or medicines that need stomach acid for absorption.
• If symptoms last more than a few weeks or return often, you may need medical evaluation rather than continued self-treatment.

• Other acid-lowering medicines, including antacids, PPIs, or other H2 blockers
• Drugs that need stomach acid for proper absorption, such as certain antifungals or HIV medicines
• Probenecid
• Methotrexate
• Atazanavir or related HIV medicines

Store Autidine 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture and excessive heat.