Comparing Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets vs Omeprazole
| Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium trisilicate) | Omeprazole |
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| Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium trisilicate) | Omeprazole |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Indigestion. Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces stomach acid production, allowing damaged tissue in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to heal. It is used to treat duodenal ulcers, GERD... View more |
Related suggestionsIndigestion |
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| More about Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium trisilicate) | More about Omeprazole | ||||||||||
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Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Omeprazole has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 516 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 51% reported a negative effect. |
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View all 7 reviews |
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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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| Boxed Warnings A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about drug effects that may be dangerous. | |||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance. | |||||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||
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Omesec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC | ||||||||||
| Half Life Learn about the half-life of a drug and how it is calculated. | |||||||||||
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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 N
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Category C
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||
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A total of 264 drugs are known to interact with Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets:
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A total of 270 drugs are known to interact with Omeprazole:
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||
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December 9, 1983 |
June 20, 2003 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||
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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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