Over-the-counter medications such as antacids or acid reducers like ranitidine or omeprazole can provide relief. Adequate rest is also crucial for allowing the body to heal.

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Millions of Americans take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Prilosec, Nexium ... histamine-2 receptor blockers (such as Zantac or Pepcid), without taking any other drugs. The findings were ...

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Alginates also have proven efficacy. The aim of this trial was to compare short-term efficacy of an alginate (Gaviscon®, 4 × 10 mL/day) and omeprazole (20 mg/day) on GERD symptoms in general ...

*Dose registered for erosive esophagitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease. iv.: Intravenous; NA: Nonavailable. Alex Mejia, MD, Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Division ...