Comparing Gaviscon Extra Strength vs Pepcid AC Maximum Strength
| Gaviscon Extra Strength (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate) | Pepcid AC Maximum Strength (famotidine) |
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| Gaviscon Extra Strength (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate) | Pepcid AC Maximum Strength (famotidine) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Indigestion. Gaviscon Extra Strength may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Erosive Esophagitis, Duodenal Ulcer, GERD, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Indigestion, Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions, Peptic Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer, Upper GI Hemorrhage... View more |
Related suggestions Indigestion
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| More about Gaviscon Extra Strength (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate) | More about (famotidine) | ||||||||||||||||
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Gaviscon Extra Strength has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Pepcid AC Maximum Strength has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Gaviscon Extra Strength side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Gaviscon Extra Strength prices |
View all Pepcid AC Maximum Strength prices |
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| Other aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate brands include: Acid Gone, Acid Gone Extra Strength, Gaviscon Regular Strength Liquid, Genaton | Other famotidine brands include: 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 Tablets, Pepcid Oral Suspension, Zantac 360 View more | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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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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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 256 drugs are known to interact with Gaviscon Extra Strength:
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A total of 312 drugs are known to interact with Pepcid AC Maximum Strength:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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N/A |
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1 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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