Comparing Gaviscon Extra Relief Formula vs Pantoprazole
| Gaviscon Extra Relief Formula (alginic acid / aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate) | Pantoprazole |
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| Gaviscon Extra Relief Formula (alginic acid / aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate) | Pantoprazole |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for GERD, Indigestion. Gaviscon Extra Relief Formula may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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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Pantoprazole has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 431 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other alginic acid / aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate brands include: Alenic Alka | Protonix, Protonix IV | ||||||||
| 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 hour |
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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 N
Not classified
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 257 drugs are known to interact with Gaviscon Extra Relief Formula:
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A total of 183 drugs are known to interact with Pantoprazole:
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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February 02, 2000 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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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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