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Famocid 40: price, uses & cheaper substitutes

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Famocid 40 contains Famotidine 40 mg. Listed MRP is ₹11.72 for 14 (₹0.84 per tablet).

The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹0.32 per tablet.

MRP
₹11.72
₹ / tablet
₹0.84
Pack
14
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Same-salt cheaper options

BrandManufacturerPackMRP₹ / tabletAs on
Famotidine Tablets IP 40 mgJan AushadhiJan Aushadhi (PMBJP)14₹4.54₹0.3219 October 2026
Facid 40Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd14₹6.33₹0.4519 October 2026
Blocacid 40Ipca Laboratories Ltd14₹8.62₹0.6219 October 2026
Topcid 40Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd14₹10.66₹0.7619 October 2026
Famocid 40Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd14₹11.72₹0.8419 October 2026

MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.

Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Famotidine 40 mg brands, safety and side effects

What Famotidine 40 mg is used for

  • Stomach and duodenal ulcers – healing and preventing them from coming back.
  • Acid reflux (GERD) – heartburn, sour burps and acid regurgitation.
  • Heartburn and acid indigestion after spicy or heavy meals.
  • Conditions where the stomach makes too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Frequently asked questions

Famocid 40 before or after food?

Either, but for an ulcer it is usually taken at bedtime, and to prevent meal-related heartburn take it 15 to 60 minutes before the meal.

Famocid 20 vs Famocid 40 – what is the difference?

Both are famotidine. 20 mg is used twice a day for reflux or mild symptoms; 40 mg once at bedtime is the usual ulcer-healing dose. Your doctor decides based on your diagnosis.

Famotidine vs pantoprazole – which is better for acidity?

Pantoprazole (a PPI) blocks acid more strongly and heals ulcers faster, so it is the first choice for reflux disease. Famotidine (an H2 blocker) works faster for occasional heartburn, is useful at night, and is a good option when long-term PPI use is a concern.

Can I take Famocid 40 with alcohol?

There is no direct interaction, but alcohol stimulates acid and irritates the stomach, which undoes the benefit. Keep alcohol to a minimum while being treated.

Sources

Medyzen Editorial Team · Last updated

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