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2. Antacid - Wikipedia

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   Calcium carbonate antacid tablets. An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach. [1] Some antacids have been used in the treatment of constipation and diarrhea. [2]

3. Drugs for acid-related disorders - Wikipedia

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   When these medications are used long term, the lowest effective dose should be taken. [4] They may also be taken only when symptoms occur in those with frequent problems. [5] Proton-pump inhibitors are named using the suffix "-prazole". There is a purported correlation (but no proven causal link) between the use of PPIs and the risk of dementia ...

4. Alka-Seltzer - Wikipedia

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   Alka-Seltzer is a combination of sodium bicarbonate, aspirin, and anhydrous citric acid used for the relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and stomach aches. [7] Alka-Seltzer is sold in foil packets, each containing two tablets. Prior to 1984, it was also available stacked in cylindrical glass bottles. It is available in many different flavors.

5. Heartburn - Wikipedia

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   Heartburn, also known as pyrosis, cardialgia or acid indigestion, [2] is a burning sensation in the central chest or upper central abdomen. [3] [4] [5] Heartburn is usually due to regurgitation of gastric acid (gastric reflux) into the esophagus. It is the major symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). [6]

6. Heartburn Ruining Your Sleep? Experts Say These Are the Best ...

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   Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid rises into your esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms like a burning sensation. The wedge design keeps the body propped up so the acid doesn’t rise ...

7. Acid peptic diseases - Wikipedia

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   Histamine 2 antagonists and PPIs have largely replaced antacids as the primary treatment for most acid-peptic disorders; however, they continue to play a role because they are inexpensive, widely available, and safe in the majority of populations. Antacids work almost instantly and are useful for quick relief of mild or sporadic symptoms.