Acid Gone Extra Strength Alternatives Compared
| Acid Gone Extra Strength | Omeprazole | Famotidine |
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| Acid Gone Extra Strength (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate) | Omeprazole | Famotidine |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Indigestion. Acid Gone Extra Strength may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Omeprazole decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed areas of gastrointestinal tissue. The risk of interactions with omeprazole... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Famotidine is an acid-suppressing agent that may be used to treat a wide range of gastric-acid-related disorders including gastric ulcers, heartburn, and GERD. A headache is the most common side... View more |
Related suggestions Indigestion
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| More about Acid Gone Extra Strength (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate) | More about Omeprazole | More about Famotidine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Omeprazole has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 490 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
Famotidine has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 169 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 58% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Acid Gone Extra Strength side effects in more detail. |
See also: omeprazole side effects in more detail. |
See also: famotidine side effects in more detail. |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate brands include: Acid Gone, Gaviscon Extra Strength, Gaviscon Regular Strength Liquid, Genaton | Omesec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC | 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, Zantac 360 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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N/A |
1.5 hours |
4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
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 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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A total of 256 drugs are known to interact with Acid Gone Extra Strength:
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A total of 224 drugs are known to interact with omeprazole:
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A total of 300 drugs are known to interact with famotidine:
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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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June 20, 2003 |
October 15, 1986 |
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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.
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