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Is tums the same as pepcid (famotidine)?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Dr Munshower and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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No: Tums is basically just a calcium pill while Pepcid (famotidine) is an acid blocker.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 1/17/2021

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