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Famotab 40 Tablet

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-4390 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 6 November 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

About the medicine: Famotidine: uses, dosage and brands worldwide

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.

How to use Famotab 40 Tablet

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

Relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain food and beverages

How to take it and how often
  • Adults and children 12 years and over: to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water
  • Do not chew. to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water at any time from 15 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn
  • Do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
  • Children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Talk to a doctor first if
  • Had heartburn over 3 months
  • This may be a sign of a more serious condition. heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness frequent chest pain frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn unexplained weight loss nausea or vomiting stomach pain kidney disease
Warnings

Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers

Possible side effects

Your heartburn continues or worsens you need to take this product for more than 14 days

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

How to store it

Read the directions and warnings before use keep the carton. It contains important information. store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) protect from moisture Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2025-03-15.

Label for famotidine, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

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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 6 November 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.

How do I take Famotab 40 Tablet?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: adults and children 12 years and over: to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew. to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water at any time from 15 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: ask a doctor…

What is Famotab 40 Tablet used for?

relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain food and beverages (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for famotidine. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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