BLOCACID TAB

Overview

BLOCACID TAB is a Schedule H drug.

BLOCACID TAB is composed of: FAMOTIDINE (40 MG)

Famotidine a histamine-2 blockers. Famotidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces. Famotidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Famotidine also treats gastro oesophageal disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn.

Usage

FAMOTIDINE is generally used to treat: Peptic Ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, GERD

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

BLOCACID TAB is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for BLOCACID TAB and its Constituents

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase the risk of damage to your stomach. Avoid taking cimetidine , ranitidine, or nizatidine while you are taking famotidine, unless your doctor has told you to. This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Symptoms of Overdosage

FAMOTIDINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

FAMOTIDINE : Bowel Incontinence

Serious Side-Effects

FAMOTIDINE : Nausea, Anxiety, Depressed Mood, Dizziness, Head Headache, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite

Rare Side-Effects

FAMOTIDINE : Chest Swelling

Disease Interactions

FAMOTIDINE can interfere with: Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

FAMOTIDINE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for BLOCACID TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ACICON 40MG TAB	INR 5.11 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
ADVANTAC 40MG TAB	INR 62.06 for 10 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
AUTIDINE 40MG TAB	INR 9 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
BLOCACID TAB	INR 9.19 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40 MG
FACID 40MG TAB	INR 5.35 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FADINE 40MG TAB	INR 3.86 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FALTIDIN 40MG TAB	INR 4.93 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAM H2 40MG TAB	INR 5.42 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMIT 40MG TAB	INR 6.12 for 10 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMOCER 40MG TAB	INR 4.52 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMOCID TAB 40MG	INR 6.25 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40 MG
FAMODIN TAB 40MG	INR 5.08 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40 MG
FAMOLET 40MG GELATIN COATED TAB	INR 29 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMONEXT 40MG TAB	INR 5.45 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMONIT 40MG TAB	INR 5.3 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMOTIDINE 40MG TAB	INR 6.63 for 10 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMOTIN TAB 40MG	INR 12.74 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40 MG
FAMOWAL 40MG TAB	INR 3.55 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMPEP 40MG TAB	INR 5.68 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMTAC 40MG SOFLET	INR 16.5 for 14 SOFLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FAMTAC TAB 40MG	INR 18.1 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40 MG
FM 40MG TAB	INR 5.25 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
FUDONE 40MG TAB	INR 4.5 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
PEPDIN 40MG TAB	INR 3.63 for 10 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
PEPTAC 40MG TAB	INR 42.86 for 10 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
TEMCID 40MG TAB	INR 102.98 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
TOBUR 40MG TAB	INR 37 for 10 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40.0 MG
TOPCID TAB 40MG	INR 3.87 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 40 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ACICON 20MG TAB	INR 3.57 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
AUTIDINE 20MG TAB	INR 4.03 for 10 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
DICKA F 50MG/20MG TAB	INR 33.4 for 10 TABLETS	DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
DICLOSEF 50MG/20MG TAB	INR 15.75 for 10 TABLETS	DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
DIOFEN 50MG/500MG/20MG TAB	INR 18.9 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
DK FAM 50MG/20MG TAB	INR 52.88 for 10 TABLETS	DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FACID 20MG TAB	INR 3 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FALTIDIN 20MG TAB	INR 3.61 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAM H2 20MG TAB	INR 3.57 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMIT 20MG TAB	INR 4.31 for 10 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOCER 20MG TAB	INR 3.12 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOCHEW TAB	INR 21 for 6 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 10.0 MG, MAGNESIUM , CALCIUM ACETATE
FAMOCID TAB 20MG	INR 3.21 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20 MG
FAMONEXT 20MG TAB	INR 4.26 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMONIT 20MG TAB	INR 3.28 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMORILA 20MG TAB	INR 5.15 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOTIDINE		FAMOTIDINE
FAMOTIDINE 20MG TAB	INR 4.7 for 10 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOTIN 20MG TAB	INR 11.54 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMOWAL 20MG TAB	INR 2.38 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMPEP 20MG TAB	INR 3.58 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FAMTAC 20MG SOFLET	INR 4.14 for 14 SOFLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FEMARELLE TAB	INR 363 for 15 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE
FM 20MG TAB	INR 3.08 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
FM 98.6MG SUSP	INR 32 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	FAMOTIDINE 98.6 MG
FUDONE 20MG TAB	INR 3.18 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
IBUKIND PLUS 325MG/20MG/400MG TAB	INR 15 for 10 TABLETS	IBUPROFEN 400.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
MAHAGESIC PLUS NF TAB	INR 23.5 for 10 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 325.0 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 20.0 MG
MAHAGESIC PLUS TAB	INR 23.5 for 10 TABLETS	DICLOFENAC SODIUM 500.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
MEFATIN SPAS 10MG/250MG/10MG TAB	INR 26.15 for 10 TABLETS	MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 10.0 MG
NOACID 20MG CAP	INR 3.09 for 14 CAPSULES	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
PEPDIN 20MG TAB	INR 2.38 for 10 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
PEPGARD 20MG TAB	INR 11.92 for 10 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
POLYFAM 10MG TAB	INR 16.12 for 10 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 10.0 MG
SOMAGESIC FORTE 50MG/650MG/20MG TAB	INR 44 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 650.0 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
TEMCID 20MG TAB	INR 110.46 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
TOPCID TAB 20MG	INR 2.95 for 14 TABLETS	FAMOTIDINE 20 MG
YEKIN 50MG/20MG TAB	INR 15 for 10 TABLETS	DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG
YEKIN S 50MG/20MG TAB	INR 50 for 10 TABLETS	DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, FAMOTIDINE 20.0 MG