Difference Between Prescription And Otc Nsaid
- Peptic Ulcers - Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
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Medications
The following drugs are sometimes used to treat peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori.
Antacids
Many antacids are available without a prescription, and they are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild dyspepsia. Antacids are not effective for preventing or healing ulcers, but they can help in the following ways:
- They neutralize stomach acid with various combinations of three basic compounds -- magnesium, calcium, or aluminum.
- They may protect the stomach by...
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