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Health Encyclopedia: Gerd, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications

Medications

Antacids neutralize digestive acids and are the primary drugs for mild symptoms. They are best used alone for relief of occasional and unpredictable episodes of heartburn. They all work by neutralizing the acid in the stomach. They may also stimulate the defensive systems in the stomach by increasing bicarbonate and mucous secretion. Many antacids are available without prescription and are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild symptoms. Despite the many brands, the...

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Is Grapefruit Safe to Eat When Taking a Statin Drug?

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...containing antacids. Some magnesium supplements such as magnesium hydroxide are also antacids.... Read more »

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...“To evaluate the effectiveness of a modified Myers' formula of intravenous nutrient therapy on... Read more »

Elemental MAGIC

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...children who live with acid reflux benefit from special formulas that are easily digested and... Read more »

Formula Coverage: One Mom Can Make a Difference

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...change health care insurance coverage for elemental formula in the state of Maryland. What... Read more »

Live From the GI Conference: News you can use

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...Discordance in physician and parent perception of formula intolerance.Enfamil Lipil (full... Read more »

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Peptic Ulcers: Medications

...compounds are available in the form of magnesium carbonate, magnesium trisilicate, and, most commonly, magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia). The major side effect of these magnesium compounds is... Read more »

Kidney Stones: Treatment

Diuretics. Diuretics are commonly used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other disorders to eliminate fluid and sodium from the body. Low doses of diuretics known as thiazides... Read more »

Crohn's Disease: Dietary Factors

...Australia. To date, however, no studies have determined any clear benefits of any specific organism or formulation.Vitamins and Other SupplementsCrohn's disease and surgical procedures that remove... Read more »

Osteoporosis: Lifestyle Changes

...ContraceptivesThe effect of OCs on bone density is unclear and may depend on dosage levels, the specific formulas, and timing. A Canadian study that followed a group of young women found that OCs... Read more »

Anemia: Dietary Factors

...for an infant from birth to 1 year of age is in milk, either from breast milk, iron-fortified infant formula, or cereal. The best methods for preventing iron deficiency during infancy... Read more »

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