Best treatments for stomach ulcer
12 products may treat stomach ulcer, spanning FDA drug classes such as aluminum complex, histamine-2 receptor antagonist, proton pump inhibitor. The current highest-rated option is carafate. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 12 drugs we list for stomach ulcer, 11 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as aluminum complex, histamine-2 receptor antagonist, proton pump inhibitor. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for stomach ulcer — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for stomach ulcer: 1. Carafate · 2. Famotidine · 3. Pepcid Ac
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Aluminum Complex | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Suspension | Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 3 | 70/100 | Over-the-counter | Tablet | Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 4 | 70/100 | Over-the-counter | Tablet | Proton Pump Inhibitor | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | 70/100 | Over-the-counter | Tablet | Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist | Generic | $10 | View → | |
| 6 | 64/100 | Over-the-counter | Capsule | Proton Pump Inhibitor | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 7 | 62/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Aluminum Complex | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Anticholinergic | Generic | $7 | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Solution | Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist | Generic | $10 | View → | |
| 10 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Solution | Anticholinergic | Generic | $7 | View → |
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Full ranking · 12 treatments
carafate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Carafate (Sucralfate) is an aluminum complex used to treat Duodenal Ulcer, Esophagitis, Gastritis, Pneumonia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.58/30· 2 formsfamotidine
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Famotidine is a histamine-2 receptor antagonist used to treat Duodenal Ulcer, Dyspepsia, Peptic Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.91/30· 5 formspepcid ac
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Pepcid Ac (Famotidine) is a histamine-2 receptor antagonist used to treat Duodenal Ulcer, Dyspepsia, Peptic Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.91/30· 5 formsprilosec otc
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Prilosec OTC (Omeprazole Magnesium) is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat Duodenal Ulcer, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Heartburn.
tagamet hb
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Tagamet Hb (Cimetidine) is a histamine-2 receptor antagonist used to treat Duodenal Ulcer, Dyspepsia, Peptic Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$6.30/30· 5 forms Save up to 84% in class
prevacid 24 hr
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Prevacid 24 Hr (Lansoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat Duodenal Ulcer, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Stomach Ulcer.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.22/30· 4 forms Save up to 70% in classFrequently asked
- What treats stomach ulcer?
- Our catalog lists 12 products that may treat stomach ulcer, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is carafate.
- What is the best-rated treatment for stomach ulcer?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — carafate ranks highest among the products we list for stomach ulcer. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat stomach ulcer?
- Treatments for stomach ulcer span FDA drug classes including aluminum complex, histamine-2 receptor antagonist, proton pump inhibitor, anticholinergic, cholinergic muscarinic antagonist. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.