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Calcium carbonate Alternatives Compared

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Calcium carbonate Omeprazole Pantoprazole
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Calcium carbonate Omeprazole Pantoprazole
Over-the-counter

Prescribed for GERD, Erosive Esophagitis, Hypocalcemia, Duodenal Ulcer, Osteoporosis, Stomach Ulcer, Osteopenia, Indigestion. calcium carbonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this... 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 only

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases acid secretion in the stomach and may be given to relieve the symptoms of heartburn or to allow inflamed tissue in the gastrointestinal tract to... View more

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Generic Status

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available
Ratings & Reviews

Calcium carbonate has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect.

Omeprazole has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 462 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect.

Pantoprazole has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 409 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 49% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 80 tablet, chewable
Dosage 750 mg
Per Unit* $0.14
Cost* $11.02

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Quantity 50 each
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $1.22
Cost* $60.85

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Quantity 50 each
Dosage 40 mg
Per Unit* $1.31
Cost* $65.52

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Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Compounding powder
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
  • Oral delayed release capsule
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Intravenous powder for injection
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Oral granule, enteric coated
Brand Names
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 Delights, Tums Extra Strength 750, Tums Freshers, Tums Kids, Tums Regular Strength, Tums Smoothies, Tums Sugar-Free, Tums Ultra 1000 View more Omesec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC Protonix, Protonix IV
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.

N/A

1.5 hours

1 hour
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 215 drugs are known to interact with calcium carbonate:

  • 10 major drug interactions (25 brand and generic names)
  • 152 moderate drug interactions (1449 brand and generic names)
  • 53 minor drug interactions (354 brand and generic names)

A total of 215 drugs are known to interact with omeprazole:

  • 21 major drug interactions (53 brand and generic names)
  • 147 moderate drug interactions (1270 brand and generic names)
  • 47 minor drug interactions (268 brand and generic names)

A total of 160 drugs are known to interact with pantoprazole:

  • 15 major drug interactions (38 brand and generic names)
  • 126 moderate drug interactions (1191 brand and generic names)
  • 19 minor drug interactions (141 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Calcium absorption may be increased by taking it with food. However, foods high in oxalic acid... 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

July 30, 2015

February 16, 2012
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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