Description
🩺 CEMET 400mg Tablets
Active Ingredient: Cimetidine 400mg
Class: H2 Receptor Antagonist (Histamine-2 Blocker)
Manufacturer: Ferozsons Laboratories Ltd.
✅ Indications
CEMET 400mg Tablets are indicated for:
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Relieves symptoms of acid reflux and heartburn.
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Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers: Promotes healing and prevents recurrence.
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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Manages conditions of excessive stomach acid production.
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Erosive Esophagitis: Treats inflammation of the esophagus caused by acid reflux.
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Acid Indigestion: Alleviates discomfort from excess stomach acid.
💊 Dosage and Administration
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Adults: Typically, 400mg twice daily (morning and evening), or as prescribed by a healthcare provider.
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Administration: Swallow the tablet whole with water, preferably before meals or at bedtime.
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Children (10–17 years): Dosage is generally calculated at 30mg/kg body weight per day, divided into doses.
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Children under 10 years: Use is not recommended.
Dosage should be individualized based on patient condition and response to therapy.
⚠️ Contraindications
CEMET 400mg Tablets should not be used in individuals with:
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Known hypersensitivity to cimetidine or other H2 blockers.
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Severe renal or hepatic impairment.
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Gastrointestinal cancer.
Consult a healthcare provider before use if you have any underlying health conditions.
⚠️ Precautions
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Medical History: Inform your doctor of any history of kidney or liver disease, or gastrointestinal disorders.
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Use only if clearly needed and prescribed by a healthcare provider.
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Drug Interactions: May interact with medications like warfarin, phenytoin, and theophylline; consult your doctor before combining with other drugs.
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Alcohol Consumption: Limit alcohol intake as it may exacerbate stomach irritation.
💊 Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
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Headache
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Dizziness
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Diarrhea
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Fatigue
Less common but more serious side effects may include:
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Confusion or hallucinations
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Jaundice
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Chest pain
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Irregular heartbeat
Seek immediate medical attention if any serious side effects occur.
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