Pepcid vs. Zantac

• Are Pepcid and Zantac the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Pepcid?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Zantac?
• What is Pepcid?
• What is Zantac?
• What Drugs Interact with Pepcid?
• What Drugs Interact with Zantac?
• How Should Pepcid Be Taken?
• How Should Zantac Be Taken?

Pepcid(famotidine) andZantac(ranitidinehydrochloride) are H2-blockers used to treat and preventrecurrenceofstomachandduodenalulcers. Pepcid is also usefulinmanagingheartburn,gastroesophageal refluxdisease(GERD), andZollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Pepcid and Zantac are availableover-the-counter(OTC) and ingenericform.

Commonside effectsof Pepcid include:

• constipation,
• diarrhea,
• fatigue,
• dizziness,
• weakness,
• mood changes,
• headache,
• insomnia,
• musclepainor cramps,
• jointpain,
• dry mouth,
• nausea, or
• vomiting.

Common side effects of Zantac include:

• constipation,
• diarrhea,
• fatigue,
• headache (may be severe),
• drowsiness,
• dizziness,
• sleepproblems (insomnia),
• decreased sex drive,
• impotence,
• difficulty having anorgasm,
• muscle pain,
• stomach pain,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• constipation,
• or swollen or tender breasts (in men).

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-Ellisonsyndrome. Pepcid is available as ageneric drug.

Zantac (ranitidine hydrochloride) is a H2 (histamine-2)receptorblocker used for treating and preventing ulcers in theduodenumand stomach. Zantac is also used for treating:

• heartburn,
• erosiveesophagitis,
• and Zollinger Ellison syndrome.

Pepcid may interact with atazanavir, itraconazole,ketoconazole, oraspirinor otherNSAIDs(nonsteroidalanti-inflammatory drugs). Tell yourdoctorall medications and supplements you use.

Zantac may interact with ketoconazole, atazanavir, andbloodthinners such aswarfarin.

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Pepcid (famotidine) dosage depends on theconditionbeing treated.

Zantac is available intablet, syrup, and injectable formulations.

• adults and children 12 years and over:
  • torelievesymptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass ofwater
  • topreventsymptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water30 to 60 minutes beforeeatingfoodor drinking beverages that cause heartburn
  • can be used up to twice daily (do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours)
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other Information

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• do not use if individual foil packet is open or torn (pouch)
• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
• avoid excessive heat or humidity
• this product issodiumand sugar free