Question 1

Is tums the same as pepcid (famotidine)?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 3

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

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 4

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

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 5

Acid reflux, terrible chest pain that's radiating to my back! pepcid (famotidine) isn't helping and neither are tums. what otc medicine can help with this?

Accepted Answer

you can always double up on Prilosec OTC and take 40mg once a day. However if nothing is helping Id recommend getting evaluated. Could be gallbladder problem or pancreatitis.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Hello, i have been taking tecta for 7 days for gerd without any improvement for now. however, pepcid and tums are really helpful and sharply reduces the heartburn. is there anything to be worried about regarding tecta not working?

Accepted Answer

Tecta should start working within 2-3 days but usually we give a drug 2 weeks.  It is metabolized in the liver and sometimes fast metabolizers may get less effect.   If no effect in another 7 days discuss with your doctor.

w.nhs.uk/medicines/pantoprazole/

Question 8

Heart chkd out ok had all tests. chests pains must be my hiatel hernia pain could be brought on by purging? protonix pepcid tums not helping what now

Accepted Answer

I am not clear about your statement above.  And why is there a question mark?  Are you saying you engaged in repeated purging bringing on chest pains?  Since you are stating that medical treatments are not helpful, the logical next step is to consider surgical repair of the hiatal hernia.  Consult a general surgeon or thoracic surgeon.  
Or stop purging?

Question 9

I had uri 1 wk ago. have had burning stomach pain for 3 days, mild diarrhea no meds today other than pepcid/tums dont help. wait for dr. appt?or uc

Accepted Answer

A viral infection was likely causing both respiratory tract involvement and gastroenteritis. If upper abdominal burning discomfort persists, follow a bland diet, avoid alcohol,caffeine,nicotine, aspirin and nsaids like ibuprofen and continue pepcid or switch to prilosec. See your physician if symptoms persist or if stools turn black which can indicate bleeding from the upper gi tract.

Question 10

My wife is 6 months pregnant terrible heartburn tums (calcium carbonate) doesn't help can she take famotidine?

Accepted Answer

Famotidine is a class B drug and can be used safely in pregnancy. This is true for other drugs in the same category such as ranitidine or cimetidine.

Tums vs pepcid

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

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?

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?

Acid reflux, terrible chest pain that's radiating to my back! pepcid (famotidine) isn't helping and neither are tums. what otc medicine can help with this?

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.

Hello, i have been taking tecta for 7 days for gerd without any improvement for now. however, pepcid and tums are really helpful and sharply reduces the heartburn. is there anything to be worried about regarding tecta not working?

Heart chkd out ok had all tests. chests pains must be my hiatel hernia pain could be brought on by purging? protonix pepcid tums not helping what now

I had uri 1 wk ago. have had burning stomach pain for 3 days, mild diarrhea no meds today other than pepcid/tums dont help. wait for dr. appt?or uc

My wife is 6 months pregnant terrible heartburn tums (calcium carbonate) doesn't help can she take famotidine?

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