Drugs available for treating this
condition are discussed as
under:
Antacids
Antacids have been formulated to
provide instant relief. Natural antacids are also
used by several people to treat acid reflux which
involves the use of herbs.
Then there are the over the counter
antacid drugs which are very popular. These are
usually liquid or chewable medicines which
neutralize the acids in your stomach. Antacids
have proven to be the fastest acting remedies for
acid reflux but are also the most temporary
ones.
One of the most common ingredients used
in antacids is calcium carbonate which not only
tastes like chalk but is actually chalk, at least
in terms of fundamental composition. However,
recently, ingredients like aluminium hydroxide
have also become common alternatives in antacids
which have proved to be better than calcium
carbonate. These drugs would taste better although
not upsetting your stomach very much and are just
similar to the calcium carbonate antacids, if not
better.
Acid Reducers
Just like
antacids you can also find these easily at any
drugstore. The acid reducers however take a longer
time to start working but once they start working
you can surely expect a great relief from
heartburn for several hours. The Pepcid AC and
Zantac are the most common acid reducers which
include drugs like famotidine and ranitidine
respectively. They are also sold out in generic
forms in cheap prices and work just as fine as you
would expect. It is important that you use them
temporarily and not for a long term.
Proton Pump Inhibitors
The Proton Pump Inhibitors, also called
as PPIs, fall into the third group. Most of these
drugs are available through prescription but the
oldest PPI is sold under the brand name of
Prilosec which is easily available at any counter.
These PPIs might take nearly two days for their
maximum effect but if you take them regularly then
that could be an extremely effective remedy of
acid reflux, albeit one with side-effects. Apart
from this you can also take them safely along with
acid reducers for improved result. This again
means that they are not recommended for frequent
use and you should minimize their usage. One of
the most popular PPI drugs that are approved by
the FDA is Aciphex (rabeprazole
sodium).
Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) is yet
another acid inhibitor that is approved by the
FDA. Before using any of these drugs, it is
important that you consult your physician to avoid
any negative side effects.
Please note that all of the drugs
discussed above only provide temporary relief and
none of these drugs actually help you treat the
main factors that contribute to the whole problem
of acid reflux. Till date,
the most effective way to deal with acid reflux
has been embodied by the HOLISTIC TREATMENT which
dives into the inner imbalances that trigger this
painful condition and is also perfectly natural
without any side effects. It is the ideal remedy
to attain an acid-reflux-free life
forever.
