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Famotidine Alternatives Compared

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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

Omeprazole decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed gastrointestinal tissue areas. The risk of interactions with omeprazole is... View more

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

Prescription and OTC

Prescription and OTC

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full famotidine side effects document.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 6 tablet
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $2.04
Cost* $12.22

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Quantity 5 delayed release capsule
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $2.84
Cost* $14.20

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Quantity 50 each
Dosage 40 mg
Per Unit* $0.80 - $1.24
Cost* $39.75 - $61.75

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral delayed release capsule
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Intravenous powder for injection
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Oral granule, enteric coated

Brand Names
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 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.

4 hours

1.5 hours

1 hour

CSA Schedule**

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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

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (6)

FDA Alerts (4)

Drug Interactions

A total of 279 drugs are known to interact with famotidine:

  • 9 major drug interactions (18 brand and generic names)
  • 230 moderate drug interactions (748 brand and generic names)
  • 40 minor drug interactions (275 brand and generic names)

A total of 196 drugs are known to interact with omeprazole:

  • 16 major drug interactions (42 brand and generic names)
  • 134 moderate drug interactions (1220 brand and generic names)
  • 46 minor drug interactions (263 brand and generic names)

A total of 145 drugs are known to interact with pantoprazole:

  • 12 major drug interactions (31 brand and generic names)
  • 114 moderate drug interactions (1147 brand and generic names)
  • 19 minor drug interactions (139 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

October 15, 1986

June 20, 2003

February 02, 2000

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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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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