Comparing Prilosec OTC vs Zantac 360
| Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) | Zantac 360 (famotidine) |
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| Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) | Zantac 360 (famotidine) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for GERD, Indigestion. Prilosec OTC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for GERD, Indigestion. Zantac 360 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Indigestion
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| More about Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) | More about (famotidine) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Prilosec OTC has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 21 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% 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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| Drug Class | |||||||||
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None |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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| Other omeprazole brands include: Omesec, Prilosec | 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, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength Tablets, Pepcid Oral Suspension 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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1.5 hours |
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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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 240 drugs are known to interact with Prilosec OTC:
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A total of 313 drugs are known to interact with Zantac 360:
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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. |
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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June 20, 2003 |
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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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