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FDA approves generic Pepcid Complete

October 03, 2008

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of over-the-counter Pepcid Complete for the treatment of acid indigestion and sour stomach. Drugmaker Perrigo plans to begin shipping the product in late 2008. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Ginger is Soothing

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...while doing it. Now if I could just get rid of this sour stomach. One thing that has helped... Read more »

Oral Bisphosphonates Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and Side Effects: Helpful Food and Nutrition Tips

By Rose Chon , Health Expert

...month first thing in the morning and on an empty stomach to avoid food interactions.Under FDA... Read more »

Another Acid Reflux Friendly Meal Idea Part I

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...allergies or their reflux has caused a very sensitive stomach. However, I will keep sharing what... Read more »

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Health Guide

What is GERD? "

...occurs when the protective mechanisms in the esophagus (the tube that runs from your mouth to your stomach) fail. The lower esophagus has a ring of muscle called the esophageal sphincter. This... Read more »

Premenstrual Syndrome: Therapy

...timeThose that trigger anger or anxietyThose that precipitate a negative physical response (such as a sour stomach or headache)Positive experiences should also be noted, including:Those that are... Read more »

Stress: Lifestyle Changes

...on energy and time, trigger anger or anxiety, or precipitate a negative physical response (such as a sour stomach or headache).Also note positive experiences, such as those that are mentally or... Read more »

What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"

...are related to a condition called "hiatal hernia." A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach is above the diaphragm. The diaphragm helps the lower esophageal sphincter keep... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Introduction

...peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area that tends to develop in one of two places:The lining of the stomach (called gastric ulcers), orThe upper part of the small intestine -- the duodenum... Read more »

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Medications

Axid Oral Uses and How to Use

...(nye-ZAT-ih-deen)Uses Nizatidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and... Read more »

Pepcid Oral Uses and How to Use

... Uses Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines. It may be used to... Read more »

Zantac Oral Uses and How to Use

...(ran-IT-uh-deen)Uses Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and... Read more »

Tagamet Oral Uses and How to Use

...the stomach (also called acid indigestion or sour stomach). It is also used to prevent ... Read more »

Alkets Oral Uses and How to Use

...is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach,... Read more »

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Related News

Stopping the Stomach Flu

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers could be close to discovering a treatment for the common "stomach flu" thanks to an immune sensor that detects... Read summary »

Stomach Bug May Protect Against Asthma

July 25, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) Something missing from our stomachs may be the reason behind the recent rise asthma cases. Researchers from New York University... Read summary »

Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD

January 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »

Broccoli Sprouts Ward Off Stomach Cancer

June 29, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People who carry the H. pylori bacteria in their guts are at higher risk for stomach cancer. Now a new study suggests an easy... Read summary »

Why Gastric Bypass Helps Diabetics

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New evidence explains why patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery get their diabetes symptoms under control quickly --... Read summary »

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