CAMBER (Famotidine 20mg) x 100 TABLETS.

CAMBER (Famotidine 20mg) x 100 TABLETS.
Generic name: Famotidine.
Brand name: Camber Pharm.
Class: Histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonist.
Pack size: 100 tablets.
Form: Tablets.
Strength: 20 mg.
Amount: ₦‎4,500

Description: Camber famotidine tablet is a medication that decreases the amount of acid the stomach produces. It is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines, as well as to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Famotidine is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions where acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn.

Key features:
• Reduces stomach acid production
• Treats and prevents stomach and intestinal ulcers
• Effective for GERD and heartburn
• Available in tablet form
• Typically taken once or twice daily.

Side effects:
• Common side effects include headache, dizziness, constipation or diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and fatigue.

Caution:
• Famotidine may interact with certain medications like itraconazole, ketoconazole, and atazanavir.
• It should be used cautiously in patients with kidney problems, as the dosage may need to be adjusted.
• Famotidine is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions to famotidine or other H2 receptor antagonists.