Gastroesophageal reflux disease with esophagitis

Indication for Famotidine

Population group: Suitable for both men and women, only adults (18 years old or older)

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

40-80 mg in 2 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

40 - 80 mg

Dosage regimen

From 20 To 40 mg 2 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

The recommended dosage for the symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux esophagitis is 20 mg twice daily. For the treatment of esophageal erosions or ulcers associated with gastroesophageal reflux esophagitis, the recommended dosage is 40 mg twice daily.

Maintenance treatment

To prevent recurrence of symptoms and erosions or ulcerations associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease, the recommended dose is 20 mg twice daily.

Active ingredient

Famotidine is a potent competitive H2-receptor antagonist. Famotidine has a rapid onset of action and, at the recommended doses, has a long duration of action and is highly effective at relatively low blood concentrations.

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