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Famot Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Famot Tablet (Famotidine) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

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Form

TABLET

Strength

40mg

Manufacturer

Shaigan Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 68.16 - 285

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What is Famot Tablet used for?

  • Stomach ulcers (bukhar wale log)
  • Duodenal ulcers (kamzori wale log)
  • Acid reflux (dard wale log)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using Famot Tablet if you are allergic to famotidine
  • Have a history of severe drug hypersensitivity

Famot Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameFamot
Generic NameFamotidine
Strength40mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassHistamine H2-receptor antagonists
ManufacturerShaigan Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Famot Tablet? (Famot Tablet kya hai)

Famot Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan. Its active ingredient is Famotidine, which belongs to the Histamine H2-receptor antagonists class. This medication works by targeting inflammatory or infection-related pathways in the body to control symptoms. It's important to follow your doctor’s prescription regarding dosage and duration.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Stomach ulcers (bukhar wale log)
  • Duodenal ulcers (kamzori wale log)
  • Acid reflux (dard wale log)
  • GERD symptoms (bukhar ki ziyadaat se protection karne ke liye)
  • Heartburn relief (bukhar ko control karna)
  • Acid indigestion (khana se pehle ya baad lena behtar hai)
  • Erosive esophagitis
  • Excess acid production (bukhar ki ziyadaat se control karna)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with stomach ulcers
  • People suffering from duodenal ulcers
  • Those experiencing acid reflux symptoms

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to famotidine
  • Have a history of severe drug hypersensitivity
  • React to any tablet ingredient

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid using Famot Tablet if you are allergic to famotidine
  • Have a history of severe drug hypersensitivity

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Most people tolerate Famot Tablet well, but some might experience: Headache, Dizziness, Constipation
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Antacids
  • CNS depressants

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousFamotidine
Alternative brandVariousFamotidine

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Famot Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Famot Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Famot Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Famot Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Famot Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Famot Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Famot Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-01-13 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Famot Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Famot Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Famot Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Famot Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Famot Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Famot Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Famot Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.