This medication is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset, heartburn, and acid indigestion. It is also used to relieve symptoms of extra gas such as belching, bloating, and feelings of pressure/discomfort in the stomach/gut. Simethicone helps break up gas bubbles in the gut. Aluminum and magnesium antacids work quickly to lower the acid...
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Our digestive system breaks down the foods we eat into a form that the body can use for nourishment. Digestive juices, beginning with the saliva,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Amylase is an enzyme that helps digest carbohydrates. It is produced mainly in the pancreas and the glands that make saliva. When the pancreas is... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic; Dyspepsia - GERDTreatmentTo prevent heartburn, avoid foods and beverages that may... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic; Dyspepsia - GERDSymptomsMore common symptoms are:Feeling that food may be left... Read more »