Composition
Each tablet of ISPEP 20mg contains Famotidine 20mg
Each tablet of ISPEP 40mg contains Famotidine 40mg
Description: ISPEP is long-acting histamine H2 -
receptor antagonist. ISPEP reduces the acid and pepsin content, as
well as the volume of basal and stimulated hydrochloric acid
secreation.
Indications and dosage: Benign Peptic ulcer,
Hypersecretory conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome,
Prevention of relapse of benign Peptic ulcer., Symptomatic relief of
gastroesophageal reflux disease. Healing of esophageal erosions or
ulceration associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Prevention
of relapse of symptoms and erosions or ulcerations associated with
GERD.
The usual recommended does of ISPEP is one 40mg
tablet daily taken at night 20mg Tab/B.I.D. Treatment should be given
for 4 to 8 weeks, but the duration of treatment may be shortened if
endoscopy reveals that the ulcer has healed.
Maintenance Therapy
For the prevention of recurrence of duodenal
ulceration, it is recommended that therapy with ISPEP be continued
with a does of one 20mg tablet daily taken at night.
