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Occasional heartburn is probably best treated with over-the-counter antacids. These products go straight to the esophagus and immediately begin to decrease acidity.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Occasional heartburn is commonly treated with nonprescription antacids that neutralize the pH of stomach acid. The neutralized acid does not burn the esophagus.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
RANITIDINE (ra NYE te deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort, and the heartburn from acid reflux. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Histamine H 2 receptor antagonist.
Source:AHFS
RANITIDINE (ra NYE te deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort, and the heartburn from acid reflux. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
RANITIDINE (ra NYE te deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort, and the heartburn from acid reflux. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
RANITIDINE (ra NYE te deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort, and the heartburn from acid reflux. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
OMEPRAZOLE (oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat the symptoms of heartburn. You can buy this medicine without a prescription. This product is not for long-term use, unless otherwise directed by your doctor or health care professional. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Acid- or proton-pump inhibitor; gastric antisecretory agent.
Source:AHFS
OMEPRAZOLE (oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, inflammation of the esophagus, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. It is also used to treat other conditions that cause too much stomach acid. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
OMEPRAZOLE (oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, inflammation of the esophagus, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. It is also used to treat other conditions that cause too much stomach acid. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ESOMEPRAZOLE (es oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, and inflammation of the esophagus. It can also be used to prevent ulcers in patients taking medicines called NSAIDs. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ESOMEPRAZOLE (es oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, and inflammation of the esophagus. It can also be used to prevent ulcers in patients taking medicines called NSAIDs. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ESOMEPRAZOLE (es oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, and inflammation of the esophagus. It can also be used to prevent ulcers in patients taking medicines called NSAIDs. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Acid- or proton-pump inhibitor; gastric antisecretory agent. S -isomer of omeprazole.
Source:AHFS
CIMETIDINE (sye MET i deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort, and the heartburn from acid reflux. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
CIMETIDINE (sye MET i deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort, and the heartburn from acid reflux. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
CIMETIDINE (sye MET i deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort, and the heartburn from acid reflux. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Histamine H 2 receptor antagonist.
Source:AHFS
RABEPRAZOLE (ra BE pray zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), certain ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, inflammation of the esophagus, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Acid- or proton-pump inhibitor; gastric antisecretory agent.
Source:AHFS
LANSOPRAZOLE (lan SOE pra zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, inflammation of the esophagus, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. It can also be used to prevent and treat ulcers in patients taking medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
LANSOPRAZOLE (lan SOE pra zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It reduces symptoms and helps to heal injury to the esophagus in patients with erosive esophagitis. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
LANSOPRAZOLE (lan SOE pra zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, inflammation of the esophagus, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. It can also be used to prevent and treat ulcers in patients taking medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
LANSOPRAZOLE (lan SOE pra zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, inflammation of the esophagus, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. It can also be used to prevent and treat ulcers in patients taking medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Acid- or proton-pump inhibitor; gastric antisecretory agent.
Source:AHFS
PANTOPRAZOLE (pan TOE pra zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammation of the esophagus, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
PANTOPRAZOLE (pan TOE pra zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammation of the esophagus, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Acid- or proton-pump inhibitor; gastric antisecretory agent.
Source:AHFS
PANTOPRAZOLE (pan TOE pra zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammation of the esophagus, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can also relieve heartburn from acid reflux. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort, and the heartburn from acid reflux. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can also relieve heartburn from acid reflux. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can also relieve heartburn from acid reflux. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Histamine H 2 receptor antagonist.
Source:AHFS
CALCIUM CARBONATE (KAL see um KAR bon ate) is a calcium salt. It is used as an antacid to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis, as a calcium supplement, and to treat high phosphate levels in patients with kidney disease. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
CALCIUM CARBONATE (KAL see um KAR bon ate) is a calcium salt. It is used as an antacid to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis, as a calcium supplement, and to treat high phosphate levels in patients with kidney disease. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
CALCIUM CARBONATE (KAL see um KAR bon ate) is a calcium salt. It is used as an antacid to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis, as a calcium supplement, and to treat high phosphate levels in patients with kidney disease. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; SIMETHICONE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide; sye METH i kone) is an antacid and antigas medicine. It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and the discomfort caused by gas. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; SIMETHICONE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide; sye METH i kone) is an antacid and antigas medicine. It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and the discomfort caused by gas. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Antidiarrhea agent; antidyspepsia agent; internal deodorant. Antiulcer agent (as part of multiple-drug regimens for Helicobacter pylori infection).
Source:AHFS
Antiperistaltic antidiarrhea agent; synthetic piperidine-derivative.
Source:AHFS
Cellulose derivatives (methylcellulose), calcium polycarbophil, malt soup extract, and psyllium preparations are bulk-forming laxatives.
Source:AHFS
Antiflatulent; antifoaming agent.
Source:AHFS
Psyllium is a seed used for medicinal purposes taken from the common fleawort, Plantago psyllium. There are about 250 species of the genus Plantago found worldwide; they belong to the Plantaginaceae family.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
NIZATIDINE (ni ZA ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach pain and discomfort, and the heartburn from acid reflux. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NIZATIDINE (ni ZA ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort, and the heartburn from acid reflux. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NIZATIDINE (ni ZA ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort, and the heartburn from acid reflux. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Histamine H 2 receptor antagonist.
Source:AHFS
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zee um hye DROX ide) is an antacid. It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), or stomach or duodenal ulcers. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zee um hye DROX ide) is an antacid. It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), or stomach or duodenal ulcers. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
MAGALDRATE (MAG al drate) is an antacid. It is used to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, and upset stomach. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Inorganic salts that partially neutralize gastric hydrochloric acid.
Source:AHFS
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