Skip to Content
Print Share

Cimetidine Alternatives Compared

View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions.
Cimetidine Remove Cimetidine from your drug comparison Aldara Remove Aldara from your drug comparison Imiquimod topical Remove Imiquimod topical from your drug comparison
View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions.
Cimetidine Remove Cimetidine from your drug comparison Aldara imiquimod Remove Aldara from your drug comparison Imiquimod topical Remove Imiquimod topical from your drug comparison

Prescribed for GERD, Duodenal Ulcer, Erosive Esophagitis, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Cutaneous Mastocytosis, Human Papilloma Virus, Indigestion, Stomach Ulcer, Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis, Upper GI... View more

Prescribed for Basal Cell Carcinoma, Keratosis, Human Papilloma Virus, Condylomata Acuminata. May also be prescribed off label for Molluscum Contagiosum.

Prescribed for Basal Cell Carcinoma, Keratosis, Human Papilloma Virus, Condylomata Acuminata. May also be prescribed off label for Molluscum Contagiosum.

Prescription and OTC

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

View all 11 reviews

View all 110 reviews

View all 393 reviews

Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full cimetidine side effects document.

Common side effects include: dermal ulcer, abrasion, application site reaction, burning sensation, desquamation, edema, exfoliation of skin, pruritus, skin erosion, erythema of skin.

See the full Aldara side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: dermal ulcer, abrasion, application site reaction, burning sensation, desquamation, edema, exfoliation of skin, pruritus, skin erosion, erythema of skin.

See the full imiquimod topical side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 10 tablet
Dosage 400 mg
Per Unit* $1.77
Cost* $17.66

View all cimetidine prices

Quantity 12 cream
Dosage 5%
Per Unit* $8.19
Cost* $98.24

View all Aldara prices and generic prices

Quantity 12 cream
Dosage 5%
Per Unit* $11.03
Cost* $132.40

View all imiquimod topical prices

Get free Discount Card

Get free Discount Card

Get free Discount Card

Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral liquid
  • Oral tablet
  • Topical cream
  • Topical cream

Brand Names
Acid Reducer-Cimetidine, Equaline Acid Reducer, Leader Heartburn Relief, Tagamet HB Other imiquimod brands include: Zyclara Aldara, Zyclara

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.

2.5 hours

N/A

N/A

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
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 425 drugs are known to interact with cimetidine:

  • 30 major drug interactions (109 brand and generic names)
  • 260 moderate drug interactions (914 brand and generic names)
  • 135 minor drug interactions (1768 brand and generic names)

A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Aldara:

  • 1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
  • 5 moderate drug interactions (13 brand and generic names)

A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with imiquimod topical:

  • 1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
  • 5 moderate drug interactions (13 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 16, 1977

February 27, 1997

February 27, 1997

WADA Class

View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A

More Information

Consumer Resources

N/A

Professional Resources

Related Treatment Guide

** 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.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Medical Disclaimer