Comparing Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets vs Prilosec
| Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium trisilicate) | Prilosec (omeprazole) |
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| Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium trisilicate) | Prilosec (omeprazole) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Indigestion. Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prilosec decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed gastrointestinal tissue areas. The risk of interactions with Prilosec is... View more |
Related suggestions Indigestion
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| More about Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium trisilicate) | More about Prilosec (omeprazole) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Prilosec has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 53 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% 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 Prilosec side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
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Other omeprazole brands include: Omesec, Prilosec OTC | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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1.5 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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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 258 drugs are known to interact with Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets:
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A total of 240 drugs are known to interact with Prilosec:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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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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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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December 09, 1983 |
September 14, 1989 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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