Comparing Fast Acting Mylanta vs Prilosec
| Fast Acting Mylanta (calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide) | Prilosec (omeprazole) |
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| Fast Acting Mylanta (calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide) | Prilosec (omeprazole) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Indigestion. Fast Acting Mylanta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prilosec decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed gastrointestinal tissue areas. The risk of interactions with Prilosec is... View more |
Related suggestions Indigestion
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| More about (calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide) | More about Prilosec (omeprazole) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Prilosec has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 53 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Fast Acting Mylanta side effects |
View all Prilosec side effects |
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| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide brands include: Masanti Supreme, Mi-Acid Double Strength, Mylanta Supreme, Rolaids Extra Strength, Rolaids Regular Strength, Rolaids Ultra Strength, Rolaids Ultra Strength Softchews | Other omeprazole brands include: Omesec, Prilosec OTC | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
1.5 hours |
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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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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 432 drugs are known to interact with Fast Acting Mylanta:
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A total of 242 drugs are known to interact with Prilosec:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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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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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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September 14, 1989 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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| More Information | ||
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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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