Nearly 1 in every 5 Americans suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also often called acid reflux. Even if you don't have an acid reflux diagnosis, you likely have taken an antacid like ...

Treatment for gastroenteritis is mainly rest and staying hydrated. One type of antacid may be helpful for diarrhea. Gastroenteritis is also known as the stomach flu. It causes nausea, stomach pain, ...

Antacids are over-the-counter (OTC) medications that help relieve heartburn or indigestion by reducing stomach acid. While they provide quick relief, antacids can also cause side effects, especially ...

For heartburn and acid-related symptoms, antacids are quick relief antidotes. However, is long-term consumption of antacid ...

A doctor will likely prescribe a stomach ulcer treatment according to the cause of the ulcer and a person’s age and general health. Stomach ulcer medications can include antibiotics, antacids, and ...

A study of more than 11,000 adults suggests an association between migraine attacks or severe headaches and acid-suppressing medications like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). An estimated 20% of adults ...

Liquid antacids that contain substances, including calcium carbonate, used to ease gastrointestinal conditions like acid reflux may significantly damage dental restorations. The report was published ...

Reaching for an antacid after a heavy meal or before bed has become as automatic for many people as brushing their teeth. In fact, in certain cultures in India, people rely on popular antacid brands ...

Creon (pancrelipase) is a brand-name delayed-release oral capsule. It’s prescribed when the pancreas doesn’t make enough enzymes (proteins) to help with digestion. Creon has interactions with some ...