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Compare Famotidine vs. Zantac 360

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  • Famotidine (Pepcid)
    Zantac 360 (famotidine)
  • Famotidine (Pepcid)
    Zantac 360 (famotidine)

  • Summary of Famotidine vs. Zantac 360

    Summary for Histamine H2 antagonist

    Famotidine (Pepcid) is a type of acid reducer called a histamine-2 (H2) antagonist. It helps treat problems caused by too much stomach acid. Over-the-counter famotidine (Pepcid or Pepcid AC) can help with heartburn in people who are 12 and up. Prescription-only famotidine is for people with more ongoing stomach acid problems and stomach or gut ulcers. This medication is taken by mouth once or twice a day. It usually starts to work within an hour and lasts several hours. Side effects include headache, dizziness, and constipation.

    Summary for Histamine (H2) antagonist

    Zantac 360 (famotidine) is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication used to help with heartburn. It works as a histamine-2 (H2) antagonist to lower the amount of stomach acid. People ages 12 years and up can take Zantac 360 (famotidine). It's a pill that you swallow whole once a day, but you can take it twice a day if needed. The medication starts working within an hour and lasts for several hours. Side effects include headache, dizziness, and constipation.

  • Indications of Famotidine vs. Zantac 360

    Indications for
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    Over-the-counter famotidine:

    •Prevention and relief of heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD)
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    Prescription famotidine:

    •Stomach ulcers
    •Intestinal ulcers
    •Heartburn (GERD)
    •Erosive esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus) due to GERD
    •Other conditions that cause too much stomach acid (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)
    Indications for
    •Prevention and relief of heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD)

  • Pros and Cons of Famotidine vs. Zantac 360

    Pros and Const for Histamine H2 antagonist
    Pros
    •Available over the counter (OTC) for heartburn
    •Effects can last for up to several hours after taking
    •Generally well-tolerated with few side effects and risks
    •Can take with antacids if needed (e.g., calcium carbonate (Tums))
    Cons
    •Can take 1 to 3 hours to fully work
    •OTC version not for children under 12 years old
    •Higher risk of certain side effects in older adults and people with kidney problems
    •Might not work as well as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for relieving heartburn and healing stomach ulcers
    Pros and Const for Histamine (H2) antagonist
    Pros
    •Available over the counter without a prescription
    •Can help with heartburn for up to several hours after taking
    Cons
    •Can take 1 to 3 hours to fully work
    •Not approved for children younger than 12 years old

  • Common Side Effects of Famotidine vs. Zantac 360

    Common Side Effects for
    •Headache
    •Dizziness
    •Constipation
    •Diarrhea
    Common Side Effects for
    •Headache
    •Dizziness
    •Constipation
    •Diarrhea

  • Warnings of Famotidine vs. Zantac 360

    Common Side Effects for
    •Confusion and other side effects related to the nervous system in some people
    •Masking of possible stomach cancer
    Common Side Effects for

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