Famoflam (50+20) Tablet

Famoflam (50+20) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Ethix Health Care. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Famotidine, Diclofenac. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 20 (arround $0.28 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Famotidine+ Diclofenac)
Pharma Company :Ethix Health Care
Brand Label :Famoflam (50+20)
Preparation Type :Tablet
Single Dose :1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Famotidine-20 mg
  • Diclofenac-50 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :10 Tablet
Price Unit :Rs 2 INR (arround $0.028 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 20 INR (arround $0.28 US Dollar)

Drug details for Famoflam (50+20)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Famoflam (50+20) are :

  • Famotidine-20 mg
  • Diclofenac-50 mg

Famotidine
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Prescription famotidine is used to treat ulcers (sores on the lining of the stomach or small intestine); gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus [tube that connects the mouth and stomach]); and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (tumors in the pancreas or small intestine that cause increased production of stomach acid). Over-the-counter famotidine is used to prevent and treat heartburn due to acid indigestion and sour stomach caused by eating or drinking certain foods or drinks. Famotidine is in a class of medications called H2 blockers. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach.

Duodenal or beign gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

For more details on Famotidine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Famotidine..

Diclofenac
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Diclofenac capsules (Zipsor, Zorvolex) and tablets (Cataflam) are used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Diclofenac extended-release tablets (Voltaren XR), tablets (Cataflam), and delayed release tablets (available generically) are used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints), and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints). Diclofenac extended-release tablets and delayed-release tablets are also used to treat ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine). Diclofenac tablets (Cataflam) are also used to treat painful menstrual periods. Diclofenac solution (Cambia) is used to treat migraine headaches in adults, but cannot be used to prevent migraines or to treat other types of headaches. Diclofenac is in a class of medications called NSAIDs. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, low back pain, ankylosing spondylitis, gout. Acute musculo skeletal disorders, periarthritis (Frozen shoulder) tendinitis, tenosynovitis, bursitis, sprains and dislocations. Painful post-operative conditions. Pain following dental surgery. Painful inflammatory conditions in gynaecology. Inhibition of intraoperative miosis and postoperative inflammation in cataract surgery.

For more details on Diclofenac, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Diclofenac..

Famoflam (50+20) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 1 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Famoflam (50+20), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Famotidine-20 mg Diclofenac-50 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

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Yekin (20+50) 15

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