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Volvic

    Volvic

    Volvic

    Volvic (Famotidine) tablet is a potent, highly selective H2-receptor antagonist.

    Package contains: Each package contains 20 film coated tablets of 20mg and a leaflet (instructions). It is also available in 40mg film coated tablets.

    Volvic

    Composition:

    Each film coated tablet contains:

    Famotidine 20mg

    (USP Specs.)

    Indications: Volvic is indicated for:

    1. Duodenal ulcers
    2. Prevention of relapses of duodenial ulceration
    3. Begins gastric ulcer
    4. Hypersecretory conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

    Dosage: As directed by the physician.

    Dosage & Administration: Duodenal ulcers: The recommended initial dose is 40mg of Volvic daily by mouth at bedtime, for patients 4 to 8 weeks. In most patients, healing occurs on this regimen within four weeks. A further four-week period of treatment is recommended in patients whose ulcers have not been healed completely after four weeks of treatment.

    Prevention of relapses of duodenal ulceration: For the prevention of relapses of duodenal ulceration, one 20mg Volvic tablet at night is recommended.

    Begins gastric ulcer: The recommended dose of Volvic is one 40mg daily taken at night. Treatment should continue for 4-8 weeks, unless endoscopy reveals earlier healing.

    Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: The initial dose is one 20mg tablet of Volvic every 6 hours. Doses should be adjusted to individual patients needs and should continue as long as clinically.

    Indicated: Doses up to 160mg every six hours have been administrated to some patients with severe Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

    Side effects: it is well tolerated. Headache, dizziness, constipation, and diarrhoea have been reported rarely. Other minor side effects include dry mouth, nausea or vomiting, rash, abdominal discomfort or distention, anorexia, and fatigue.

    Precautions: Consult a physician before giving it to patients having: gastric neoplasm, renal function, pregnancy & breastfeeding.

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    Contraindications: Itis contraindications in patients with a history of previous hypersensitivity to Famotidine.

    Instructions: Store in a cool & dry place. Store below 25°C. Protect from heat & light. Keep all medicine out of reach of children.

    Manufacturer & where to Buy:

    Volvic is manufactured by: Rotex Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

    In Technical collaboration & association with: ROTEXMEDICA GMBH ARZNEIMITTELWERK.GERMANY.

    The link to the manufacturer & you can also buy it online at this link: https://www.facebook.com

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