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Calcium Carbonate vs Famotidine

Compare Calcium Carbonate and Famotidine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

Calcium CarbonateFamotidine
Drug classHistamine-2 Receptor Antagonist
Used to treatAcid reflux (GERD), Chronic kidney failure, Duodenal ulcer, Dyspepsia, Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, Heartburn, Hypocalcemia, Peptic esophagitis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Stomach ulcerAcid reflux (GERD), Duodenal ulcer, Dyspepsia, H. pylori infection, Heartburn, Peptic esophagitis, Stomach ulcer, Urticaria, Zollinger-ellison syndrome
Generic priceFrom $0.008 each, about $0.24 for 30 (648 mg tablet)From $0.029 each, about $0.87 for 30 (20 mg tablet); other forms from $0.13 per mL (40 mg/5 mL suspension)
Brand priceNo brand price listedNo brand price listed
Generic savingsNot listedNot listed