Antacids for Heartburn Treatment
Antacids work by neutralizing acid in the stomach. Antacids neutralize acid on contact to provide heartburn relief.
You know the feeling: Faced with many of your favorite dishes and beverages, you overindulged. Now you are facing the consequences: Heartburn.
Rolaids is used to relieve the symptoms of acid indigestion, heartburn, gas, and sour stomach.
Maalox is an antacid containing aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. These help neutralize or reduce stomach acid (antacid). Some formulas also contain Simethicone, which helps treat the gassy, bloated feeling (antigas).
Mylanta acts as an antacid and is most commonly used in the treatment of heartburn, gastritis, hiatal hernias and peptic ulcer. It is also used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Tums is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and stomach upset.
Chooz is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and stomach upset.
Can antacids and other over-the-counter remedies ease the symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
