QUAMATEL 20 mg. 28 tablets

What is the effect of QUAMATEL film and under what conditions apply?
Famotidine, the active 'ingredient of the drug, reduces the amount of acid and pepsin in the stomach formed. It is used to treat ulcers of the initial part of the small intestine, connected to the stomach (duodenal ulcers) and benign gastric ulcers (stomach ulcers), for the treatment of symptoms caused by reflux of gastric juice into the esophagus, and for treatment of other diseases associated with an overproduction of gastric acid (eg. syndrome Zollinger-Ellison). Also apply to the prevention of recurrence of ulcers. In case of a general anesthesia is used to prevent the ingestion of gastric acid (syndrome Mendelson).

What active and inactive ingredients contained QUAMATEL
Active substance: 20 mg famotidine.
Inactive ingredients:
Core: colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, povidone, sodium starch glycolate (type A), talc, corn starch, lactose monohydrate.
Film-coat: red iron oxide (E172), colloidal anhydrous silica, titanium dioxide (E 171), macrogol 6000, Sepifilm 003 (+ hypromellose macrogol stearate).
Kvamatel tablets should not be administered in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients of lekarstvoto.Pri children during pregnancy and lactation (lack of experience).
Is it permissible to accept QUAMATEL tablets during pregnancy and lactation?
QUAMATEL use of tablets is not recommended during bremennost.Famotidin is secreted in human milk, and therefore breast-feeding should be discontinued when necessary use of QUAMATEL. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor and follow his advice.

What you should know before you start treatment?
Before starting treatment should be ruled out malignancy of stomaha.V case of liver damage Kvamatel should be administered at a reduced dose as prescribed by your lekar.Tay as reported cases of cross-sensitivity group of different antacids patients with a history of hypersensitivity to other antacids may adopt Kvamatel under medical kontrol.Ako have kidney problems, your doctor will adjust the dose depending on your health sastoyanie.V case of intolerance to lactose should be taken in mind that Kvamatel tablet 20 mg contains 105 mg of lactose and Kvamatel tablet 40 mg contains 90 mg of lactose.
Can you take other medicines at the same time QUAMATEL
You should tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking or have recently taken, including medicines obtained without retsepta.Famotidin does not affect metabolism of other drugs in the liver. Due to the lowering gastric acidity, absorption of drugs administered simultaneously with Kvamatel can be reduced. If also you use an antacid, it must be taken 2 hours after the QUAMATEL. The intake of food and fluids do not affect the absorption of QUAMATEL

How Kvamatel tablets affect the ability to drive and use machines?
No evidence of any effect of Kvamatel on ability to drive and use machines.

What should be taken QUAMATEL
Kvamatel tablets should be taken in dose in a manner and for a period of time as prescribed by your doctor. Kvamatel film-coated tablets should be swallowed whole with a little water.

What are the symptoms of an overdose?
According to our data, doses of 800 mg daily for more than one year did not result in any serious side effects.

What should you do in case of overdose QUAMATEL film?
Management of overdose: emptying of the stomach (gastric lavage), symptomatic and supportive therapy and clinical monitoring of the patient.

What are the possible side effects of QUAMATEL film and what to do if they occur?
Like all medicines, QUAMATEL tablets can sometimes cause side effects in some patients.
During treatment with Kvamatel the following adverse reactions:
Rarely: headache, dizziness, diarrhea or constipation
Very rare: Body as a whole: mild fever, loss of appetite and tiredness.
Heart and blood vessels, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
Stomach and intestines: jaundice, changes in liver enzymes, vomiting, nausea and dry mouth.
Bone and muscular system: muscle cramps and painful joints.
Nervous system: hallucinations, confusion, agitation, feelings of depression and anxiety.
Respiratory system: bronchial spasm. Skin: itching, dry skin and rash.
Other: breast enlargement in males, which usually disappears after discontinuation of treatment.
Changes in laboratory values showing damage to the hematopoietic sistema.Kakto on any medication and intake Kvamatel tablets may occur hypersensitivity reactions. Therefore, if you experience any of these symptoms such as skin rash, itching or any unusual symptom (eg. Fever, gospel throat, difficulty breathing), you should immediately see your doctor.

How should I store film-coated tablets QUAMATEL?
Store in the original container to protect them from light.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of the reach of children.