Question 1

ok to take a tums 4 hrs after taking pepcid (famotidine) ac?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.: If you have persistent heartburn despite taking Pepcid, (famotidine) it is perfectly acceptable to use Tums as needed in addition. In fact, it is good to neutralize any acid which may be causing you heartburn at that moment. Antacids such as Tums work quickly, but only for a little while. If you persistently have heartburn despite OTC medicines and anti-reflux measures, see your doctor. Good luck.

Question 2

i took 2 tums an hour ago and need  further relief. all i have is pepcid (famotidine) ac that expired 2 years ago. am i doing more harm than good if i take it?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: Do NOT take expired medications, 2 years is very old,  may be more harm then good. If  abdominal pain milk has calcium,a  neutralizer. Calcium is the main ingredient in tums( if lactose intolerant this won't work).Can also try baking soda-1/2 teaspoon in a cup warm water but only take 2-3 times a day for 1 day. In the morning you can get  new pepcid (famotidine) in a pharmacy.F/U today with doc/urgent care

Question 3

either 20mg pepcid (famotidine) ac or 2 tums (600mg ca total) work well for my acid reflux.  which is less harmful in long run? afraid of ca clogging my arteries.

Accepted Answer

Use Pepcid (famotidine) only: If worried about taking extra Calcium use Pepcid (famotidine) only, not AC that has Ca.

Question 4

i have been having not stop indigestion and heart burn for 3days, it gets a better for a little while if i eat. chest and throat feel raw. not short of breath but feels hard to take in air sometimes. is this just gerd?  pepcid ac & tums not working

Accepted Answer

This could be GERD: but there are other more serious diagnoses possible including heart disease. You need to be evaluated by a health care professional as soon as possible since this has been going on for three days!

Question 5

is tums the same as pepcid (famotidine)?

Accepted Answer

Tums/Pepcid: Pepcid (famotidine) is a histamine h2 receptor antagonist it inhibits stomach acid & is used for ulcers & gerd. Tums is an antacid made of sucrose & calcium carbonate, used for indigestion & heartburn.

Question 6

is it safe to take tums and 20 mg of pepcid (famotidine) together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both medications are very safe if used for less than two weeks. No interactions.

Discuss with your doc if you need it for more than two weeks. And consider to decrease stress by taking a vacation.

Good luck

Question 7

how can i stop the burning if tum's and pepcid (famotidine) hasn't stopped it?

Accepted Answer

C MD: Find out what the problem is; could be esophagitis (inflamed foodpipe), stomach or duodennal inflammation or ulcer, or bigger problem.  Antacids like maalox (aluminum/magnesium hydroxide), or peptobismol (bismuth subsalicylate) may help. Stronger meds loke Omeprazole (prilosec otc) may help. Don't use for more than 2 wks w/o seeing md to make sure not a serious problem.  Cut out coffee, spicy food.

Question 8

as i burped tonight, it tasted just like mint in pepcid /tums. i didn't take either since the night before last. how come my burped smelled like that?

Accepted Answer

When you chew these: tablets small pieces remain in the crevices in your tongue , adhere to the esophageal lining and if you have a HIATUS HERNIA may "hang around" for days!!

Hope this helps

Dr Z

Question 9

i'm taking xanax, pepcid maximum strength otc and the off brand tums together as needed? is there anything i need to worry about with this combination and is there a certain length of time apart?

Accepted Answer

: I think the pepcid is best taken first thing in the morning before the stomach cells begin secreting acid. The xanax should be taken  at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after any Tums are taken so that its absorption won't be interfered with.

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Ok to take a tums 4 hrs after taking pepcid (famotidine) ac?

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I took 2 tums an hour ago and need further relief. all i have is pepcid (famotidine) ac that expired 2 years ago. am i doing more harm than good if i take it?

A member asked:

Either 20mg pepcid (famotidine) ac or 2 tums (600mg ca total) work well for my acid reflux. which is less harmful in long run? afraid of ca clogging my arteries.

A member asked:

I have been having not stop indigestion and heart burn for 3days, it gets a better for a little while if i eat. chest and throat feel raw. not short of breath but feels hard to take in air sometimes. is this just gerd? pepcid ac & tums not working

A member asked:

Is tums the same as pepcid (famotidine)?

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Is it safe to take tums and 20 mg of pepcid (famotidine) together?

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How can i stop the burning if tum's and pepcid (famotidine) hasn't stopped it?

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As i burped tonight, it tasted just like mint in pepcid /tums. i didn't take either since the night before last. how come my burped smelled like that?

A member asked:

I'm taking xanax, pepcid maximum strength otc and the off brand tums together as needed? is there anything i need to worry about with this combination and is there a certain length of time apart?

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