Compare Pepcid vs. Rolaids

• Most people can take Famotidine without any noticeable day-to-day side effects.
• Famotidine lasts longer than many other antacids like Maalox and Tums, and you only need to take it once or twice a day.
• You can take it in combination with a quick-acting antacid (like Maalox or Tums) if you need relief right away.
• Available as both a generic and over-the-counter option, so it's pretty affordable.
• Few drug interactions.

• Other antacids like Maalox, Tums, or Rolaids often start to work more quickly than Famotidine.
• Medication like omeprazole (proton pump inhibitors) works better at healing and preventing stomach ulcers than medication like Famotidine (H2 blockers).
• Can cause more serious side effects for people with kidney disease. Ask your doctor to give you a lower dose or choose a different option.

• Indigestion
• Stomach acid
• Duodenal ulcer
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Esophagitis
• Excessive stomach acid secretion
• Hives
• Gastritis
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Stress ulcer prevention

• Pill
• Chewable tablet
• Liquid

Have you used Pepcid (Famotidine)?