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Alternagel Alternatives Compared

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Alternagel (aluminum hydroxide) Omeprazole Famotidine
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Alternagel (aluminum hydroxide) Omeprazole Famotidine
Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Duodenal Ulcer, Erosive Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, GERD, Hyperphosphatemia, Indigestion, Peptic Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. Alternagel may also be... View more

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

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Ratings & Reviews

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Omeprazole has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 497 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 52% reported a negative effect.

Famotidine has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 172 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 57% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

N/A

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
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Quantity 50 each
Strength 20 mg
Per unit* $0.37
Cost* $18.67

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Quantity 6 tablet
Strength 20 mg
Per unit* $2.15
Cost* $12.88

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Dosage Forms

N/A
  • Oral delayed release capsule
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Oral tablet, disintegrating, delayed release
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names
Other aluminum hydroxide brands include: Aloh-Gel, Alu-Cap, Alu-Tab, Amphojel, Dialume 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 Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

1.5 hours

4 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
N
Category N Not classified

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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Drug Interactions

A total of 238 drugs are known to interact with Alternagel:

  • 17 major drug interactions (69 brand and generic names)
  • 126 moderate drug interactions (1394 brand and generic names)
  • 95 minor drug interactions (483 brand and generic names)

A total of 238 drugs are known to interact with Omeprazole:

  • 25 major drug interactions (66 brand and generic names)
  • 165 moderate drug interactions (1310 brand and generic names)
  • 48 minor drug interactions (273 brand and generic names)

A total of 311 drugs are known to interact with Famotidine:

  • 14 major drug interactions (36 brand and generic names)
  • 251 moderate drug interactions (820 brand and generic names)
  • 46 minor drug interactions (293 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Citrate, or citric acid, can increase the absorption of aluminum hydroxide. This may lead to... View more

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.
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

June 20, 2003

October 15, 1986
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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Patient Resources

N/A
Professional Resources

N/A
Related Treatment Guide

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