Comparing Pepcid AC vs Pepto-Bismol
| Pepcid AC (famotidine) | Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) |
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| Pepcid AC (famotidine) | Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Erosive Esophagitis, Duodenal Ulcer, GERD, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Indigestion, Peptic Ulcer, Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions, Stomach Ulcer, Upper GI Hemorrhage... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Diarrhea - Chronic, Indigestion, Traveler's Diarrhea, Lymphocytic Colitis, Diarrhea, Diarrhea - Acute. Pepto-Bismol may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Related suggestions Indigestion
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| More about (famotidine) | More about Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Pepto-Bismol has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 35 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% 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 Pepcid AC side effects |
View all Pepto-Bismol side effects |
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| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other famotidine brands include: 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 Chewable Tablets, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength Tablets, Pepcid Oral Suspension, Zantac 360 View more | Other bismuth subsalicylate brands include: Bismarex, Bismatrol, Bismatrol Maximum Strength, Childrens Kaopectate, Kaopectate, Kola-Pectin DS, Maalox Total Relief, Peptic Relief, Pepto-Bismol InstaCool, Pepto-Bismol Original Strength, Percy Medicine, Pink Bismuth, Soothe Caplets, Stomach Relief View more | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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4 hours |
33 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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 316 drugs are known to interact with Pepcid AC:
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A total of 141 drugs are known to interact with Pepto-Bismol:
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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. |
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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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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