Pepcid vs. Prilosec

Are Pepcid and Prilosec the Same Thing?

Pepcid(法莫替丁) andPrilosec(omeprazole) are used to treat and prevent recurrence of stomach andduodenalulcers. Pepcid is also useful in managingheartburn,gastroesophageal refluxdisease (GERD), andZollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Pepcid and Prilosec belong to different drug classes. Pepcid (famotidine) is an H2-blocker and Prilosec is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI).

Pepcid and Prilosec are available over-the-counter (OTC) and ingenericform.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Pepcid?

Common side effects of Pepcid include:

  • constipation,
  • diarrhea,
  • fatigue,
  • dizziness,
  • weakness,
  • mood changes,
  • headache,
  • insomnia,
  • muscle pain or cramps,
  • joint pain,
  • dry mouth,
  • nausea, or
  • vomiting.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Prilosec?

Common side effects of Prilosec include:

  • headache,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • diarrhea,
  • stomach pain,
  • gas,
  • constipation,
  • fever, or
  • cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing, andsore throat).

What is Pepcid?

Pepcid (famotidine) is an H2-blocker used to treat and prevent recurrence of stomach and duodenal ulcers. Pepcid is also useful in managing heartburn,gastroesophagealrefluxdisease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Pepcid is available as ageneric drug.

What is Prilosec?

Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used for the treatment of conditions such as ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, which are all caused by stomach acid.

What Drugs Interact With Pepcid?

Pepcid may interact with atazanavir, itraconazole,ketoconazole, oraspirinor otherNSAIDs(nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

与奥美拉唑什么药?

Prilosec may interact withdigoxin,diuretics(water pills), blood thinners,antifungal读出cations such as ketoconazole, antibiotics such asampicillin, iron, ormethotrexate, andHIVorAIDS读出cations such as atazanavir and nelfinavir.

Prilosec may also interact with bosentan,cilostazol,clopidogrel,cyclosporine,diazepam, disulfiram, St. John's wort, tacrolimus, orseizure读出cations.

How Should Pepcid Be Taken?

Pepcid (famotidine) dosage depends on the condition being treated.

How Should Prilosec Be Taken?

The recommended adult oral dose of Prilosec ranges from 20 mg to 60 mg once daily, depending on the condition being treated. For maximal efficacy, Prilosec tablets should be taken before meals, swallowed whole and should not be crushed, chewed or opened.

FromWebMD Logo

Heartburn Resources
Featured Centers
Health SolutionsFrom Our Sponsors
Disclaimer

All drug information provided on RxList.com is sourced directly from drug monographs published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Any drug information published on RxList.com regarding general drug information, drug side effects, drug usage, dosage, and more are sourced from the original drug documentation found in its FDA drug monograph.

Drug information found in the drug comparisons published on RxList.com is primarily sourced from the FDA drug information. The drug comparison information found in this article does not contain any data from clinical trials with human participants or animals performed by any of the drug manufacturers comparing the drugs.

The drug comparisons information provided does not cover every potential use, warning, drug interaction, side effect, or adverse or allergic reaction. RxList.com assumes no responsibility for any healthcare administered to a person based on the information found on this site.

药物信息在任何蒂姆能够而且将会改变e, RxList.com makes every effort to update its drug information. Due to the time-sensitive nature of drug information, RxList.com makes no guarantees that the information provided is the most current.

Any missing drug warnings or information does not in any way guarantee the safety, effectiveness, or the lack of adverse effects of any drug. The drug information provided is intended for reference only and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice.

If you have specific questions regarding a drug’s safety, side effects, usage, warnings, etc., you should contact your doctor or pharmacist, or refer to the individual drug monograph details found on the FDA.gov or RxList.com websites for more information.

You may also report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA by visiting the FDA MedWatch website or calling 1-800-FDA-1088.

References
SOURCE:
McNeil Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co. Pepcid Consumer Information.
www.pepcid.com
Procter & Gamble. Priolsec Consumer Product Information.
https://www.prilosecotc.com/en-us

Health SolutionsFrom Our Sponsors