Comparing Protonix vs Pepcid AC
Protonix | Pepcid AC |
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Protonix (pantoprazole) | Pepcid AC (famotidine) |
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Prescription only
Protonix is used for the treatment of conditions associated with excessive acid production in the esophagus and stomach. Long-term use may be associated with magnesium and vitamin B12 deficiency and... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Duodenal Ulcer, GERD, Erosive Esophagitis, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Indigestion, Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions, Peptic Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer, Upper GI Hemorrhage... View more |
Related suggestions Stomach Ulcer
Erosive Esophagitis
Duodenal Ulcer
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More about Protonix (pantoprazole) | More about Pepcid AC (famotidine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Protonix has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 82 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Protonix side effects in more detail. |
See also: Pepcid AC 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 pantoprazole brands include: Protonix IV | 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
1 hour |
4 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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 167 drugs are known to interact with Protonix:
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A total of 298 drugs are known to interact with Pepcid AC:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
February 02, 2000 |
April 28, 1995 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
Further information
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