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Stomach Ulcer Medications

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
Aciphex 10 3 reviews for Aciphex to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx B N
Generic name:
rabeprazole systemic
Drug class:
proton pump inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
nizatidine 10 2 reviews for nizatidine to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
nizatidine systemic
Drug class:
H2 antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate 10 4 reviews for omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate systemic
Brand names:
Zegerid, Konvomep
Drug class:
proton pump inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Protonix IV 10 2 reviews for Protonix IV to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx B N
Generic name:
pantoprazole systemic
Drug class:
proton pump inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
rabeprazole 10 5 reviews for rabeprazole to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx B N
Generic name:
rabeprazole systemic
Brand name:
Aciphex
Drug class:
proton pump inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Tums Ultra 1000 10 1 review for Tums Ultra 1000 to treat Stomach Ulcer
OTC N N
Generic name:
calcium carbonate systemic
Drug class:
antacids, minerals and electrolytes
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Zegerid 10 4 reviews for Zegerid to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx C N
Generic name:
omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate systemic
Drug class:
proton pump inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
calcium carbonate 9.5 2 reviews for calcium carbonate to treat Stomach Ulcer
OTC N N
Generic name:
calcium carbonate systemic
Brand names:
Tums Regular Strength, Cal-Gest, Calci-Chew, Calcium Oyster Shell, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Oyster Cal, Oyster Calcium, Oyster Shell, Oyster Shell Calcium 500, Titralac, Tums Extra Strength 750, Tums Smoothies, Tums Smoothies Extra Strength, Tums Ultra 1000
Drug class:
antacids, minerals and electrolytes
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tums Regular Strength 9.0 1 review for Tums Regular Strength to treat Stomach Ulcer
OTC N N
Generic name:
calcium carbonate systemic
Drug class:
antacids, minerals and electrolytes
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Protonix 8.8 10 reviews for Protonix to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx B N
Generic name:
pantoprazole systemic
Drug class:
proton pump inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
cimetidine 8.7 4 reviews for cimetidine to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
cimetidine systemic
Brand name:
Tagamet HB
Drug class:
H2 antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Prevacid 8.1 7 reviews for Prevacid to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx B N
Generic name:
lansoprazole systemic
Drug class:
proton pump inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
misoprostol 8.0 1 review for misoprostol to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx X N
Generic name:
misoprostol systemic
Brand name:
Cytotec
Drug class:
miscellaneous GI agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
famotidine 7.7 10 reviews for famotidine to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
famotidine systemic
Brand names:
Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Acid Controller Maximum Strength, Heartburn Relief, Acid Controller Original Strength, Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets, Pepcid Oral Suspension
Drug class:
H2 antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
lansoprazole 7.5 9 reviews for lansoprazole to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lansoprazole systemic
Brand names:
Prevacid, Prevacid OTC, Prevacid SoluTab
Drug class:
proton pump inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
sucralfate 5.8 82 reviews for sucralfate to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx B N
Generic name:
sucralfate systemic
Brand name:
Carafate
Drug class:
miscellaneous GI agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
pantoprazole 5.7 41 reviews for pantoprazole to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx B N
Generic name:
pantoprazole systemic
Brand names:
Protonix, Protonix IV
Drug class:
proton pump inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Carafate 5.5 24 reviews for Carafate to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx B N
Generic name:
sucralfate systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous GI agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Prilosec 5.0 2 reviews for Prilosec to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx C N
Generic name:
omeprazole systemic
Drug class:
proton pump inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
omeprazole 3.6 28 reviews for omeprazole to treat Stomach Ulcer
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
omeprazole systemic
Brand name:
Prilosec
Drug class:
proton pump inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Acid Controller Maximum Strength Rate Add review
OTC B N
Generic name:
famotidine systemic
Drug class:
H2 antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Acid Controller Original Strength Rate Add review
OTC B N
Generic name:
famotidine systemic
Drug class:
H2 antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
aluminum hydroxide Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
aluminum hydroxide systemic
Brand name:
Amphojel
Drug class:
antacids, phosphate binders
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Amphojel Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
aluminum hydroxide systemic
Drug class:
antacids, phosphate binders
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cal-Gest Rate Add review
OTC N N
Generic name:
calcium carbonate systemic
Drug class:
antacids, minerals and electrolytes
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects

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Alternative treatments for Stomach Ulcer

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Stomach Ulcer. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However, there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Stomach Ulcer.

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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