Comparing Cimetidine vs Sucralfate
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Duodenal Ulcer, GERD, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Cutaneous Mastocytosis, Bronchogenic Carcinoma, Erosive Esophagitis, Human Papilloma Virus, Indigestion, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux... View more |
Prescription only
Sucralfate is used to treat duodenal ulcers. It appears to act directly on the ulcer, coating it with a protective film, and side effects are minimal. Prescribed for GERD, Duodenal Ulcer... View more |
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Cimetidine has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 21 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Sucralfate has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 242 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Acid Reducer-Cimetidine, Equaline Acid Reducer, Leader Heartburn Relief, Tagamet HB | Carafate | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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2.5 hours |
N/A |
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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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Category B
No proven risk in humans
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 487 drugs are known to interact with Cimetidine:
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A total of 159 drugs are known to interact with Sucralfate:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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August 16, 1977 |
October 30, 1981 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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