Comparing Pepcid AC vs Prilosec
Pepcid AC | Prilosec |
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Pepcid AC (famotidine) | Prilosec (omeprazole) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Duodenal Ulcer, GERD, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Erosive Esophagitis, Indigestion, Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions, Peptic Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer, Upper GI Hemorrhage... View more |
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 Stomach Ulcer
Indigestion
Erosive Esophagitis
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More about Pepcid AC (famotidine) | More about Prilosec (omeprazole) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Prilosec has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 51 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Pepcid AC side effects in more detail. |
See also: Prilosec side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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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 omeprazole brands include: Omesec, Prilosec OTC | ||||||||
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 |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
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 | |||||||||
A total of 296 drugs are known to interact with Pepcid AC:
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A total of 222 drugs are known to interact with Prilosec:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
April 28, 1995 |
September 14, 1989 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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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