(Used to treat gastrointestinal ulcers and acid reflux)
Compiled by Pam Duff, RN, CSNC 2009
The following are common examples.
- Antacids
- aluminum / magnesium (Gaviscon, Maalox, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, Amphojel)
- calcium carbonate (Tums, Titralac, Rolaids) and others
- sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
- H2-Blockers (Histamine receptor antagonists)
- cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), nizatidine (Axid), ranitidine (Zantac)
- PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors)
- esomeprazole [Nexium], iansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegarid), pantoprazole [Protonix], rabeprazole [Aciphex], and others
- Other
- sucralfate [Carafate]
- Deplete: A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, folic acid, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, good intestinal bacteria (needed for the digestion and for the immune system)
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