Comparing Protonix vs Prilosec OTC
Protonix | Prilosec OTC |
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Protonix (pantoprazole) | Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) |
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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 GERD, Indigestion. Prilosec OTC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Protonix (pantoprazole) | More about Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) | ||||||||||||||||
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. |
Prilosec OTC has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 19 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Protonix side effects in more detail. |
See also: Prilosec OTC side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other pantoprazole brands include: Protonix IV | Other omeprazole brands include: Omesec, Prilosec | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
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 167 drugs are known to interact with Protonix:
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A total of 224 drugs are known to interact with Prilosec OTC:
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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 |
June 20, 2003 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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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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