Generic:Cimetidine
Important Medical Notice & Prescription Requirement
is a medical product. If this is a prescription-only medicine, it must only be used under strict medical supervision and with a valid prescription. Do not self-medicate based on information provided here.
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Clinically Equivalent Alternatives
These medicines contain the same active ingredient,and are medically equivalent to Normacid 60ml Syp.
Uses & Indications
- ✓INDICATIONS AND USAGE Cimetidine tablets are indicated in:
- ✓Maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patients at reduced dosage after healing of active ulcer. Patients have been maintained on continued treatment with cimetidine tablets 400 mg at bedtime for periods of up to 5 years.
- ✓term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer. There is no information concerning usefulness of treatment periods of longer than 8 weeks.
Side Effects
- ⚠5% of 924 patients taking 1,600 mg/day,
- ⚠1% of 2,225 patients taking 800 mg/day and
- ⚠Ellison Syndrome, receiving cimetidine tablets, particularly in high doses, for at least 12 months (range 12 to 79 months, mean 38 months). However, in large
Safety Warnings
Common Questions about
What is used for?
is a medication primarily used to treat conditions associated with its active ingredients. It belongs to the pharmaceutical class of medicines.
What are the side effects of ?
Common side effects of may include 5% of 924 patients taking 1,600 mg/day,. If you experience severe reactions, consult your doctor immediately.
What is the price of in Pakistan?
The latest price for in Pakistan is Rs. 244. Prices may vary by pharmacy and location (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad).