Comparing Gelusil vs Pepto-Bismol
Gelusil | Pepto-Bismol |
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Gelusil (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone) | Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for GERD, Gas, Indigestion. Gelusil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Diarrhea - Chronic, Diarrhea - Acute, Indigestion, Diarrhea, Traveler's Diarrhea, Lymphocytic Colitis. Pepto-Bismol may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Related suggestions Indigestion
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More about Gelusil (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone) | More about Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Gelusil has an average rating of 9.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Pepto-Bismol has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 29 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Gelusil side effects in more detail. |
See also: Pepto-Bismol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
Other aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone brands include: Alamag Plus, Aldroxicon I, Aldroxicon II, Almacone, Almacone-2, Di-Gel, Flanax Antacid Liquid, Maalox, Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength, Maalox Advanced Regular Strength, Mag-al Plus, Mi-Acid, Mi-Acid II, Milantex, Mintox, Mintox Maximum Strength, Mintox Plus, Mylanta, Mylanta Maximum Strength, Mylanta Maximum Strength Cherry, Rulox View more | Other bismuth subsalicylate brands include: Bismarex, Bismatrol, Bismatrol Maximum Strength, Childrens Kaopectate, Kaopectate, Kola-Pectin DS, Maalox Total Relief, Peptic Relief, Pepto-Bismol InstaCool, Pepto-Bismol Original Strength, Percy Medicine, Pink Bismuth, Soothe Caplets, Stomach Relief View more | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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33 hours |
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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 N
Not classified
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 428 drugs are known to interact with Gelusil:
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A total of 133 drugs are known to interact with Pepto-Bismol:
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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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First Approval Date | |||||||||
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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.
Further information
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