Description
xWhat Is Acicon Suspension?
Acicon 60ml Suspension contains Famotidine at a strength of 10mg per 5ml, manufactured by Barrett Hodgson Pakistan. This liquid formulation reduces stomach acid production in conditions such as peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and suits children or anyone who has difficulty swallowing tablets.
How It Works
Famotidine is an H2-receptor antagonist that blocks histamine's action on acid-producing cells in the stomach lining, reducing the volume and acidity of gastric secretions and allowing irritated or ulcerated tissue to heal.
Dosage
Dosing depends on age, weight, and indication. In children, gastroesophageal reflux disease is typically dosed by body weight (around 0.5mg/kg once or twice daily depending on age), while peptic ulcer dosing in children aged 1-16 is generally around 0.5mg/kg/day at bedtime or in divided doses. Always follow your doctor's specific instructions and use the measuring device provided.
Side Effects
Possible side effects include headache, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, and dry mouth. Less commonly, irregular heartbeat, muscle or joint pain, mood changes, or sleep disturbances have been reported.
Precautions
Famotidine can interact with drugs such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, probenecid, sucralfate, warfarin, and theophylline. In patients with duodenal or gastric ulcers, doctors may test for H. pylori infection, since eradication therapy is often needed alongside acid suppression. Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment.
Find related digestive health products in our Gastro-Intestinal Medicines collection, including Acicon Tablets 20mg for the tablet form of the same medicine.
Delivery & Returns
xDelivery
- We deliver across Pakistan: usually 1–2 business days to major cities and 3–5 business days elsewhere.
- Free delivery on orders above Rs 15,000; a flat Rs 450 delivery charge applies to smaller orders.
- Cash on Delivery is available in Sindh. Elsewhere in Pakistan, pay by bank transfer or card.
- Insulin, vaccines and other cold-chain medicines are shipped in insulated packaging with cool packs.
Returns and refunds
- If an item arrives damaged, expired, defective, wrong or missing, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and send photos of the item and packaging.
- For your safety, opened medicines, dispensed prescription medicines and change-of-mind returns cannot be accepted.
- Approved refunds are processed within 7–10 business days, or as store credit for Cash on Delivery orders.
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