If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the...
Read moreA recent headline that reported on a finding from the Indiana University School of Medicine and Regenstrief Institute said popular acid... Read more »
On Tuesday, November 18th, the FDA released a warning regarding the use of Prilosec and Prilosec OTC (generic omeprazole) while taking... Read more »
A new study indicates that moms who took reflux medications during pregnancy may increase the risk of having a child with asthma symptoms.... Read more »
This study will test the how well Axid treats gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants. Babies ages 30 days to one year are to eligible to... Read more »
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AntacidsAntacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems... Read more »
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H2 receptor antagonists are medicines that help decrease stomach acid. H2 receptor antagonist overdose occurs when someone accidentally or... Read more »
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Prevention You can take these steps to help prevent chronic laryngitis: Don't smoke. Avoid secondhand smoke. Keep your... Read more »
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Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic; Dyspepsia - GERDTreatmentTo prevent heartburn, avoid foods and beverages that may... Read more »