Comparing Famotidine vs Pepcid Complete
Famotidine | Pepcid Complete |
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Famotidine | Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide) |
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Prescription and OTC
Famotidine is an acid-suppressing agent that may be used to treat a wide range of gastric-acid-related disorders including gastric ulcers, heartburn, and GERD. A headache is the most common side... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for GERD. Pepcid Complete may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Famotidine has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 169 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 58% reported a negative effect. |
Pepcid Complete has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: famotidine side effects in more detail. |
See also: Pepcid Complete side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Acid Control, Acid Controller Maximum Strength, Acid Controller Original Strength, Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Acid Reducer Original Strength, Acid Reducer-Famotidine, Heartburn Relief, Heartburn Relief Maximum Strength, Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength Tablets, Pepcid Oral Suspension, Zantac 360 View more | Other calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide brands include: Acid Controller Complete, Acid Controller Complete Dual Action, Acid Reducer Plus Antacid, Complete Acid Reducer plus Antacid, Dual Action Complete, Dual-Action Acid Controller Complete, Duo Fusion, Tums Dual Action | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
4 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 300 drugs are known to interact with famotidine:
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A total of 512 drugs are known to interact with Pepcid Complete:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
October 15, 1986 |
October 16, 2000 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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