Antacids/Acid Blockers

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Also indexed as:

Aciphex, Aluminum carbonate gel, Basaljel, Calcium carbonate, Esomeprazole, Nexium, Pantaprazole, Protonix, Rabeprazole, Titralac, Tums

Antacids/acid blockers are a family of drugs that includes antacids, which help prevent damage to tissue by neutralizing stomach acid, and histamine-2 blockers (H2-blockers) and proton pump inhibitors that reduce acid production.

For interactions involving specific antacids and acid blocker drugs, refer to the highlighted medications listed below.

Categories

Antacids

• Aluminum and magnesium hydroxide (Maalox®, Mylanta®)
• Aluminum carbonate gel (Basajel®)
• Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel®, AlternaGEL®)
• Calcium carbonate (Tums®, Titralac®, Calcium Rich Rolaids®)
• Magnesium hydroxide (Phillips' Milk of Magnesia®)
• Sodium bicarbonate

H2-Blockers

• Cimetidine (Tagamet®, Tagamet HB®)
• Famotidine (Pepcid®, Pepcid AC®)
• Nizatidine (Axid®)
• Ranitidine (Zantac®)

Proton Pump Inhibitors

• Lansoprazole (Prevacid®)
• Omeprazole (Prilosec®)
• Pantoprazole (Protonix®)
• Rabeprazole (Aciphex®)
• Esomeprazole (Nexium®)

Herbs

For interactions involving a specific Antacid/Acid Blocker, see the individual drug article. For interactions involving an Antacid/Acid Blocker for which no separate article exists, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

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Last Review: 01-21-2009

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