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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.

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®)

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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