Comparing Pepto-Bismol vs Tums Regular Strength
| Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) | Tums Regular Strength (calcium carbonate) |
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| Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) | Tums Regular Strength (calcium carbonate) |
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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 |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for GERD, Erosive Esophagitis, Indigestion, Stomach Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer. Tums Regular Strength may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) | More about Tums Regular Strength (calcium carbonate) | ||||||||
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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. |
Tums Regular Strength has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% 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 Pepto-Bismol side effects |
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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 | Other calcium carbonate brands include: Alcalak, Alka-Seltzer Cool Action Heartburn Relief Gum, Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChews, Alkets, Alkums, Ami-Lac, Amitone, Cal Oys, Cal-Gest, Cal-Mint, Calcarb, Calci Mix, Calci-Chew, Calcid, Calcitab, Calcium Concentrate, Calcium Liquid Softgel, Calcium Oyster, Calcium Oyster Shell, Caltrate, Caltro, Chooz, D-Cal, Dicarbosil, Equilet, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Maalox Children's Relief, Maalox Regular Strength, Oysco 500, Oyster Cal, Oyster Calcium, Oyster Shell, Oyster Shell Calcium, Oyster Shell Calcium 500, Titralac, Trial Antacid, Tums Antacid Naturals, Tums Chewy Bites, Tums Chewy Bites Ultra Strength, Tums Chewy Delights, Tums Extra Strength 750, Tums Freshers, Tums Kids, Tums Smoothies, Tums Smoothies Extra Strength, Tums Sugar-Free, Tums Ultra 1000 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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33 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 N
Not classified
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 222 drugs are known to interact with Tums Regular 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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