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What is Pepcid Complete
Magnesium hydroxideThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryCalcium carbonate is a salt that helps to neutralize stomach acid. Taking it can reduce the amount of acid in the stomach, which may help protect the stomach lining and reduce irritation. It is often used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, stomach ache, or indigestion. Calcium carbonate can also be taken as a dietary supplement or to treat low calcium levels.
Milk of Magnesiais the brand name
Pepcid Complete Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Milk of Magnesia
Magnesium hydroxide
1977
109
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Magnesium hydroxide, also known as Milk of Magnesia, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses such as Constipation and Heartburn .Constipation
Helps manage Constipation
Heartburn
Heartburn
Constipation
Helps manage Constipation
Upset stomach
Indigestion
Effectiveness
How Pepcid Complete Affects PatientsGastric-peptic disease is caused by an imbalance of things that can protect your stomach, like mucus and bicarbonate, and things that can cause harm, like acid and the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. Antacids help to restore balance by reducing acid and pepsin activity and increasing bicarbonate and prostaglandin production. Calcium carbonate is a type of antacid that neutralizes 58 mEq of acid per 15 ml. When taken as a supplement, it increases the amount of calcium stored in the body.
How Pepcid Complete works in the bodyCalcium carbonate is a type of salt that helps neutralize stomach acid and block the effects of pepsin. It does this by raising the pH levels and preventing pepsin from working as it should. Calcium carbonate also helps protect cells by increasing bicarbonate and prostaglandins. When taken, it breaks down into calcium chloride, carbon dioxide and water. Most of the calcium chloride then turns into insoluble calcium salts like calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate.
When to interrupt dosage
The advised measure of Pepcid Complete is contingent upon the recognized disorder, including Gastric Ulcer, Dyspepsia and Acid indigestion. The dosage varies as indicated by the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet or Oral) outlined in the table beneath.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Stomach Ulcer
200.0 mg/mL, , 400.0 mg/mL, 165.0 mg, 120.0 mg/mL, 240.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg, 311.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 110.0 mg/mL, 235.0 mg, 110.0 mg, 135.0 mg/mL, 105.0 mg, 7.75 %, 0.25 %, 120.0 mg, 385.0 mg, 64.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 27.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 142.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 270.0 mg, 135.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 1200.0 mg, 700.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 55.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 31.5 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 343.0 mg, 0.135 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 90.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 145.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.64 %/mL, 440.0 mg/mL, 26.0 mg, 56.0 mg
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Emulsion - Oral, Emulsion, Gel - Oral, Gel, Concentrate, Concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Cream, Cream - Oral, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge
Upset stomach
200.0 mg/mL, , 400.0 mg/mL, 165.0 mg, 120.0 mg/mL, 240.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg, 311.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 110.0 mg/mL, 235.0 mg, 110.0 mg, 135.0 mg/mL, 105.0 mg, 7.75 %, 0.25 %, 120.0 mg, 385.0 mg, 64.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 27.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 142.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 270.0 mg, 135.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 1200.0 mg, 700.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 55.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 31.5 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 343.0 mg, 0.135 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 90.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 145.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.64 %/mL, 440.0 mg/mL, 26.0 mg, 56.0 mg
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Emulsion - Oral, Emulsion, Gel - Oral, Gel, Concentrate, Concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Cream, Cream - Oral, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge
Constipation
200.0 mg/mL, , 400.0 mg/mL, 165.0 mg, 120.0 mg/mL, 240.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg, 311.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 110.0 mg/mL, 235.0 mg, 110.0 mg, 135.0 mg/mL, 105.0 mg, 7.75 %, 0.25 %, 120.0 mg, 385.0 mg, 64.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 27.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 142.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 270.0 mg, 135.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 1200.0 mg, 700.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 55.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 31.5 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 343.0 mg, 0.135 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 90.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 145.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.64 %/mL, 440.0 mg/mL, 26.0 mg, 56.0 mg
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Emulsion - Oral, Emulsion, Gel - Oral, Gel, Concentrate, Concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Cream, Cream - Oral, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge
Indigestion
200.0 mg/mL, , 400.0 mg/mL, 165.0 mg, 120.0 mg/mL, 240.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg, 311.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 110.0 mg/mL, 235.0 mg, 110.0 mg, 135.0 mg/mL, 105.0 mg, 7.75 %, 0.25 %, 120.0 mg, 385.0 mg, 64.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 27.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 142.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 270.0 mg, 135.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 1200.0 mg, 700.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 55.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 31.5 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 343.0 mg, 0.135 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 90.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 145.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.64 %/mL, 440.0 mg/mL, 26.0 mg, 56.0 mg
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Emulsion - Oral, Emulsion, Gel - Oral, Gel, Concentrate, Concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Cream, Cream - Oral, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge
Colic
200.0 mg/mL, , 400.0 mg/mL, 165.0 mg, 120.0 mg/mL, 240.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg, 311.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 110.0 mg/mL, 235.0 mg, 110.0 mg, 135.0 mg/mL, 105.0 mg, 7.75 %, 0.25 %, 120.0 mg, 385.0 mg, 64.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 27.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 142.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 270.0 mg, 135.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 1200.0 mg, 700.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 55.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 31.5 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 343.0 mg, 0.135 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 90.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 145.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.64 %/mL, 440.0 mg/mL, 26.0 mg, 56.0 mg
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Emulsion - Oral, Emulsion, Gel - Oral, Gel, Concentrate, Concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Cream, Cream - Oral, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge
Heartburn
200.0 mg/mL, , 400.0 mg/mL, 165.0 mg, 120.0 mg/mL, 240.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg, 311.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 110.0 mg/mL, 235.0 mg, 110.0 mg, 135.0 mg/mL, 105.0 mg, 7.75 %, 0.25 %, 120.0 mg, 385.0 mg, 64.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 27.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 142.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 270.0 mg, 135.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 1200.0 mg, 700.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 55.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 31.5 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 343.0 mg, 0.135 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 90.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 145.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.64 %/mL, 440.0 mg/mL, 26.0 mg, 56.0 mg
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Emulsion - Oral, Emulsion, Gel - Oral, Gel, Concentrate, Concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Cream, Cream - Oral, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge
Flatulence
200.0 mg/mL, , 400.0 mg/mL, 165.0 mg, 120.0 mg/mL, 240.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg, 311.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 110.0 mg/mL, 235.0 mg, 110.0 mg, 135.0 mg/mL, 105.0 mg, 7.75 %, 0.25 %, 120.0 mg, 385.0 mg, 64.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 27.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 142.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 270.0 mg, 135.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 1200.0 mg, 700.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 55.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 31.5 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 343.0 mg, 0.135 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 90.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 145.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.64 %/mL, 440.0 mg/mL, 26.0 mg, 56.0 mg
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Emulsion - Oral, Emulsion, Gel - Oral, Gel, Concentrate, Concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Cream, Cream - Oral, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge
Antacid therapy
200.0 mg/mL, , 400.0 mg/mL, 165.0 mg, 120.0 mg/mL, 240.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg, 311.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 110.0 mg/mL, 235.0 mg, 110.0 mg, 135.0 mg/mL, 105.0 mg, 7.75 %, 0.25 %, 120.0 mg, 385.0 mg, 64.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 27.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 142.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 270.0 mg, 135.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 1200.0 mg, 700.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 55.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 31.5 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 343.0 mg, 0.135 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 90.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 145.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.64 %/mL, 440.0 mg/mL, 26.0 mg, 56.0 mg
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Emulsion - Oral, Emulsion, Gel - Oral, Gel, Concentrate, Concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Cream, Cream - Oral, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge
Gastroesophageal Reflux
200.0 mg/mL, , 400.0 mg/mL, 165.0 mg, 120.0 mg/mL, 240.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg, 311.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 110.0 mg/mL, 235.0 mg, 110.0 mg, 135.0 mg/mL, 105.0 mg, 7.75 %, 0.25 %, 120.0 mg, 385.0 mg, 64.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 27.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 142.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 270.0 mg, 135.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 1200.0 mg, 700.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 55.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 31.5 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 343.0 mg, 0.135 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 90.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 145.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.64 %/mL, 440.0 mg/mL, 26.0 mg, 56.0 mg
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Emulsion - Oral, Emulsion, Gel - Oral, Gel, Concentrate, Concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Cream, Cream - Oral, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Pepcid Complete.Common Pepcid Complete Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine
Major
The serum concentration of 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine can be increased when it is combined with Magnesium hydroxide.
2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine
Major
The serum concentration of 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine can be increased when it is combined with Magnesium hydroxide.
4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine
Major
The serum concentration of 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine can be increased when it is combined with Magnesium hydroxide.
Amphetamine
Major
The serum concentration of Amphetamine can be increased when it is combined with Magnesium hydroxide.
Atazanavir
Major
Magnesium hydroxide can cause a decrease in the absorption of Atazanavir resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
Pepcid Complete Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Pepcid Complete?
Currently, 75 active clinical trials are examining the effects of Pepcid Complete in relieving Hypovitaminosis D, Fracture and Calcium and Vitamin D Deficiencies.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Gastroesophageal Reflux
0 Actively Recruiting
Heartburn
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable
Flatulence
0 Actively Recruiting
Upset stomach
0 Actively Recruiting
Colic
0 Actively Recruiting
Antacid therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Constipation
16 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3
Indigestion
6 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Stomach Ulcer
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable
Pepcid Complete Reviews: What are patients saying about Pepcid Complete?
5Patient Review
1/25/2011 Protonic didn't work well for me, but my doctor recommended Pepcid Complete Dual Action and it was a total game changer. I haven't been able to find it at any pharmacies recently though. Do you have any information on this?
5Patient Review
11/28/2010 PC is great, but I can't find it anywhere anymore.
5Patient Review
12/3/2015 I've been taking this over-the-counter chewable medicine for at least 10 years. It is my "miracle drug". Two seconds after chewing it my heartburn goes away, and stays away for 12 hours.
5Patient Review
1/3/2011 I've always had great results with Pepsid Complete AC-0ral tablets for my indigestion, but I can't seem to find them anywhere these days. If anyone knows where I could get my hands on some, that would be greatly appreciated!
5Patient Review
10/17/2010 This is a great preventative measure for heartburn.
Patient Q&A Section about pepcid complete
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is so special about Pepcid Complete?
"There are two types of PEPCID AC, original and maximum strength, which both contain an H2 blocker that begins to work within 15-30 minutes. PEPCID Complete combines an H2 blocker with an antacid that starts neutralizing acid in your stomach almost immediately."
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Is it OK to take Pepcid Complete everyday?
"To avoid heartburn, take a tablet 15-60 minutes before eating or drinking anything that gives you heartburn. Do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours unless your doctor tells you to. Do not take this medicine for more than 14 days in a row without talking to your doctor."
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What are side effects of taking Pepcid Complete?
"You may experience diarrhea, headache, constipation, or stomach cramps. If you experience any of these effects for an extended period of time, or if they worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Your doctor has determined that the benefits of this medication outweigh the risks of side effects."
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What is the difference between PEPCID and Pepcid Complete?
"PEPCID is a medication that reduces stomach acid. Original Strength and Maximum Strength PEPCID AC start working in 15-30 minutes, and help control stomach acid all day or all night. Dual Action PEPCID COMPLETE combines an H2 blocker with an antacid, so it starts neutralizing acid in seconds, but has the long-lasting relief of an H2 blocker."
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