Zantac&pepcid/pregna: Zantac (ranitidine) and Pepcid are identical meds, even though both are considered safe during pregnancy why take both which has the same mode of acti Read More Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone
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Prescribed for Duodenal Ulcer, GERD, Erosive Esophagitis, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Indigestion, Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions, Peptic Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer, Upper GI Hemorrhage more
It also carries many of the same side effects as There are multiple drugs that are approved for the same or similar uses as ranitidine and nizatidine
Famotidine (Pepcid AC) is a histamine-2 (H2) antagonist that's used to treat conditions that cause too much stomach acid to build up, such as heartburn and stomach or intestinal ulcers (sores)
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Cimetidine has an average rating of 7
Prilosec is available both OTC and by prescription
The effects of famotidine can be felt within one hour and can last up to 12 hours, depending on the
Prescribed for GERD, Indigestion
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OTC ranitidine is commonly used to relieve and prevent heartburn
Applies to: Zantac (ranitidine) and Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide) Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition
This medication is also available without a prescription
All treatments were well tolerated and severe adverse events were rare
In addition, Sanofi has released a new over-the-counter Zantac 360 formula made with famotidine, the same active ingredient in Pepcid