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Can you take kaopectate and pepcid ac
A female asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Should be ok if...: If a person had no problems taking Pepcid AC in the recent past for some medical condition, and separately had no problem taking Pepto-Bismol in the r... Read More
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582 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
No: Prilosec should be taken about an hour before eating anything, Pepcid (famotidine) can be taken almost any time. However it may be an overkill to tak... Read More
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4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Yes,: there is not an interaction between the two.
Actually there is very slight benefit of taking pepcid in shellfish allergy. Because it blocks histamine ... Read More
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Shari Schabowskianswered
Specializes in Emergency Medicine
Prophylaxis: It depends on the severity of the allergy. Some people try to use pepcid (famotidine) before eating shellfish to ward off allergic symptoms. Pepcid ... Read More
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Dr. Stephen Southardanswered
Internal Medicine 17 years experience
Some help: If you are exposed to fish by accident, then you will be best suited by taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) or another H1 blocker instead of Pepcid AC(t... Read More
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Probably: Most medications stored in dry and cool condition remain effective even months after the expiration date but obviously this is dependent on the indivi... Read More
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1.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Brouweranswered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
Yes: Pepcid is a common medication used for stomach acid symptoms. Zantac (ranitidine) and tagamet are similar, and all of them are now available over-the-... Read More
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4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Famotidine 40 mg: is a standard dosage form of famotidine or pepcid. There is no danger in taking that amount of that medication. Hope this helps!
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335 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old male asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
46 years experience
Pepcid (famotidine) and EGD: yes, you can - just don't take it within 7-8 hours of endoscopy.
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A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Cyma Khalilyanswered
Psychiatry 37 years experience
Sorry not sure what the timing is. I believe that you can now take Pepto. If you have persistent stomach issues you need to follow up with your primar... Read More
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Answered Jul 20, 2021
A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Arthur Helleranswered
Gastroenterology 45 years experience
Check with MD: as to why you need to be on any antireflux/acid reducing medicine. Rule out problems that might occur over thr long term; address other issues re: wei... Read More
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3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Andrew Seibertanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
Pepcid (famotidine): Most people will not have any side affects from long-term use of Pepcid (famotidine). If this helps control your reflux symptoms, great. However, if y... Read More
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