Is Amoxicillin Safe With Pepcid Dual Action Complete?
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Amoxicillin with Equate Dual action Acid Reducer Complete? Safety?
Sep 25, 2022- Amoxicillin is safe to take with Pepcid Dual Action Complete with no drug interactions to worry about.
- Pepcid Dual Action Complete works by both neutralizing existing stomach acid and reducing future acid production in the stomach.
- Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like ear, throat, and urinary tract infections.
Answer
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, amoxicillin is safe to take with Pepcid Dual Action Complete (which is the brand name equivalent to the drug you stated in your question, Wal-Mart generic brand Equate Dual Action Complete). There is no drug interaction to be concerned about.
What Is Pepcid Dual Action Complete?
Pepcid Dual Action Complete (and Equate Dual Action Complete) contains the following drugs:
- Famotidine
- Calcium Carbonate
- Magnesium Hydroxide
Famotidine is classified as an 'H2-blocker' and is the drug in the brand name product Pepcid. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach by binding to 'H2' receptors in the stomach, which reduces overall acid secretion.
Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide work as antacids and are the ingredients you find in Tums. They neutralize pre-existing stomach acid.
Together, famotidine and calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide work together to both neutralize stomach acid (so it works quickly) and reduces subsequent acid secretion.
Drugs that alter the acidity of the stomach can certainly interact with a number of drugs, but fortunately, amoxicillin is not one of them.
What Is Amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); and infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin. It is also used in combination with other medications to eliminate H. pylori, a bacteria that causes ulcers.
Amoxicillin is in a class of medications called penicillin-like antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Pepcid Complete With Amoxicillin
As stated, there is no drug interaction between amoxicillin and Pepcid Complete (i.e. Equate Dual Action Complete). They can be taken together.
Final Words
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Glossary — Terms in This Answer
- H2-blocker
- A type of medication that reduces stomach acid production by blocking H2 receptors in the stomach.
- Famotidine
- An H2-blocker medication that decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach.
- Antacids
- Medications that neutralize stomach acid that has already been produced.
- Calcium carbonate
- An antacid ingredient that neutralizes existing stomach acid.
- Magnesium hydroxide
- An antacid ingredient that neutralizes existing stomach acid.
- Amoxicillin
- A penicillin-like antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections by stopping bacteria growth.
- H. pylori
- A type of bacteria that lives in the stomach and can cause ulcers.
- Drug interaction
- A situation where two medications affect each other's effectiveness or safety when taken together.
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Doctor of Pharmacy, board certified clinical pharmacist (BCPS), American Herbalist Guild, Medication Therapy Management certified
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