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Health Encyclopedia: Peptic Ulcers Medications

Medications

The following drugs are sometimes used in the treatments of peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori. They are described in alphabetical order.

Antacids

Many antacids are available without prescription and are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild dyspepsia. They play no major role in either prevention or healing of ulcers but help in the following ways:

All of the many brands available rely on various combinations of three basic compounds, magnesium, calciu...

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...Magnesium salts offered in combination products with aluminum (Mylanta and Maalox) balance the side effects of diarrhea and constipation.Calcium. Calcium carbonate (Tums, Titralac, and Alka-2) is... Read more »

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...remission with potassium citrate therapy. Some people cannot tolerate potassium citrate because of side effects (stomach problems).Magnesium citrate (Citroma, Citro-Nesia) may be useful for people... Read more »

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