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Famotab 40 Tablet

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-4390 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 27 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Famotab 40 Tablet
NAFDAC number
04-4390
Active ingredient
Famotidine
Strength
40 mg
Form
Tablet
Pack size
2 x 10's (in PVC blisters)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Phamatex Nigeria Limited
Approved
31 Aug 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
30 Aug 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Famotab 40 Tablet is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-4390). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Famotab 40 Tablet is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for famotidine, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

Famotidine tablets are indicated in adult and pediatric patients 40 kg and greater for the treatment of: • active duodenal ulcer (DU). • active gastric ulcer (GU). • symptomatic nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). • erosive esophagitis due to GERD, diagnosed by biopsy. Famotidine tablets are indicated in adults for the: • treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, multiple endocrine neoplasias). • reduction of the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. Famotidine tablets are a histamine-2 (H 2 ) receptor antagonist indicated ( 1 ): In adult and pediatric patients 40 kg and greater for the treatment of: • active duodenal ulcer (DU). …

Possible side effects

The most common adverse reactions are: headache, dizziness, constipation, and diarrhea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Annora Pharma Private Limited at 1-866-495-1995 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Famotidine was studied in 7 US and international placebo- and active-controlled trials in approximately 2500 patients [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. …

Do not use if

Famotidine tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) to famotidine or other histamine-2 (H 2 ) receptor antagonists. History of serious hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) to famotidine or other H 2 receptor antagonists. ( 4 )

Warnings

• Central Nervous System (CNS) Adverse Reactions: Elderly patients and patients with renal impairment at increased risk; reduce the dosage. ( 2.2 , 5.1 , 8.5 , 8.6 ) • GI Malignancy: Absence of GI symptoms does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy; evaluate prior to initiating therapy. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Central Nervous System Adverse Reactions Central nervous system (CNS) adverse reactions, including confusion, delirium, hallucinations, disorientation, agitation, seizures, and lethargy, have been reported in elderly patients and patients with moderate and severe renal impairment treated with famotidine. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data with H 2 -receptor antagonists, including famotidine, in pregnant women are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. …

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Famotab 40 Tablet

What is in Famotab 40 Tablet?

Famotab 40 Tablet contains Famotidine (40 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Famotab 40 Tablet registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Famotab 40 Tablet is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-4390, and its registration is active as of 27 October 2026.

Has Famotab 40 Tablet been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Famotab 40 Tablet in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Famotab 40 Tablet is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-4390, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Famotab 40 Tablet used for?

Famotidine tablets are indicated in adult and pediatric patients 40 kg and greater for the treatment of: • active duodenal ulcer (DU). • active gastric ulcer (GU). • symptomatic nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). • erosive esophagitis due to GERD, diagnosed by biopsy. Famotidine tablets are indicated in adults for the: • treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions (e.g., Zo (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for famotidine. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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