Comparing Pepto-Bismol vs Sucralfate
| Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) | Sucralfate |
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| Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) | Sucralfate |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Diarrhea - Chronic, Indigestion, Traveler's Diarrhea, Diarrhea - Acute, Diarrhea, Lymphocytic Colitis. Pepto-Bismol may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Prescription only
Sucralfate is used to treat duodenal ulcers. It appears to act directly on the ulcer, coating it with a protective film, and side effects are minimal. Prescribed for GERD, Duodenal Ulcer... View more |
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| More about Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) | More about Sucralfate | ||||||||
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Pepto-Bismol has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 33 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Sucralfate has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 241 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% 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 Pepto-Bismol side effects |
View all Sucralfate side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| 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 | Carafate | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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33 hours |
N/A |
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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
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 135 drugs are known to interact with Pepto-Bismol:
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A total of 158 drugs are known to interact with Sucralfate:
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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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October 30, 1981 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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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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