Question 1

im on doxycycline 100mg and klonopin 0.5mg how long after my last dose can i take pepto bismol or tums or mylanta and which is the best thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Anxiety medications like Klonopin should be managed by your Psychiatrist. If you are receiving this medication from your PCP please discuss with that Doctor. If you are not confident in your Doctor please see another for a second opinion

Question 2

help! severe pain, upper right, under rib cage. vomiting, diarrhea. lasting more than 3 hours now. tried pepto and mylanta. no relief.

Accepted Answer

?Gall stones: Typical gall bladder symptoms include excess belching, lower chest discomfort, pain in the right upper abdomen radiating around to the right side of the back usually after fatty foods. Vomiting and occasionally diarrhea  may also be present.The right upper abdomen may also be tender to touch. You should be  examined by your physician in view of the persistent pain.

Question 3

sometimes i have intestinal cramping, will pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) or mylanta help with this...the symptoms come and go after an intestinal bug?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Do not use peptobismol, as bismuth is toxic. Consider good probiotics, and avoiding wheat and dairy until you heal.

Question 4

what is the best otc, non-ppi antacid (i.e. malox, mylanta, pepto bismol, tums, (calcium carbonate) rolaids, etc.)?

Accepted Answer

Many work: The one that works for you.
Try each of these and see which one works well for you.  Some folks prefer tablets like Tums (calcium carbonate) and rolaids while others prefer liquids.
Try them all out. They all work.

Question 5

what is best for an upset stomach: pepto bismol liquid, mylanta one dose chewable tablets, or alka-seltzer extra strength heartburn relief chews? i would like the best option out of the three?

Accepted Answer

: Any of these 3 products could be used for stomach upset, depending on which one works best for you. Everyone is different so you should probably pick the one you can most easily afford and see if that helps. If it doesn’t, see your doctor. Good luck to you!

Question 6

what is best for an upset stomach: pepto bismol liquid, mylanta one dose chewable tablets, or alka-seltzer extra strength heartburn relief chews? i already tried maalox and tums?

Accepted Answer

: Any of these will do Generally the first two work well. But if your symptoms are recurrent pl see your doc.

Question 7

can someone take mylanta and nyquil at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These products do not conflict or interact with one another.  Use them if you need them.

Question 8

can i take mylanta with amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

Not at the same time: You can be taking both amoxicillin and Mylanta but they should be taken at least an hour apart. This is to be sure that there is adequate absorption of the amoxicillin. A good regimen would be to take the Mylanta either two hours before or one hour after taking the amoxicillin.

Question 9

can i take famotidine after taking mylanta ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: those two can be taken together.

However, if you reflux has not been controlled, you may need to be on a different medication.

Question 10

will mylanta affect my coreg (carvedilol) if i take them close to the same time?

Accepted Answer

Mylanta and Coreg (carvedilol): 67 year old lady with question about how to take her Coreg with Mylanta. This is an excellent question. 
Mylanta is calcium carbonate, when ingested simultaneously with carvedilol, it will block the absorption of carvedilol and lower levels. Therefore, take the Mylanta 2 full hours before taking your Coreg. Consult your pharmacist for all drug interactions. Good luck.

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Im on doxycycline 100mg and klonopin 0.5mg how long after my last dose can i take pepto bismol or tums or mylanta and which is the best thank you?

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Help! severe pain, upper right, under rib cage. vomiting, diarrhea. lasting more than 3 hours now. tried pepto and mylanta. no relief.

A member asked:

Sometimes i have intestinal cramping, will pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) or mylanta help with this...the symptoms come and go after an intestinal bug?

A member asked:

What is the best otc, non-ppi antacid (i.e. malox, mylanta, pepto bismol, tums, (calcium carbonate) rolaids, etc.)?

A member asked:

What is best for an upset stomach: pepto bismol liquid, mylanta one dose chewable tablets, or alka-seltzer extra strength heartburn relief chews? i would like the best option out of the three?

A member asked:

What is best for an upset stomach: pepto bismol liquid, mylanta one dose chewable tablets, or alka-seltzer extra strength heartburn relief chews? i already tried maalox and tums?

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Can someone take mylanta and nyquil at the same time?

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Can i take mylanta with amoxicillin?

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Can i take famotidine after taking mylanta ?

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Will mylanta affect my coreg (carvedilol) if i take them close to the same time?

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