Proton-pump inhibitors: Pharmacy-Only

  • There are several brands with different active ingredients. Active ingredients:
    Esomeprazole
    Pantoprazole
    Rabeprazole
    Omeprazole

    Note: Proton-pump inhibitors decrease the amount of acid made by the stomach, to give relief of symptoms of acid reflux / heartburn.
    This does NOT stop food being digested in the normal way.

  • The different active ingredients have different strengths and dosage regimes.

  • Patients with frequent (once or twice a week) episodes of heartburn or medically diagnosed GORD.

Antacids with sodium alginate

  • Sodium Bicarbonate
    Calcium Carbonate
    Sodium Alginate

    Note: There is a maximum daily dose of all antacids, check on the product instructions. An overdose can adversely affect the whole body.

  • The dosage will depend upon the age of the patient and can be taken after meals and before going to bed, up to 4 times a day.

    Note: The Sodium Alginate forms a layer, or raft, on top of the stomach contents, thereby forming a physical barrier that helps keep the stomach contents in the stomach.

  • Patients with occasional acid reflux / heartburn

Antacids

Complementary Medicines

  • Calcium Carbonate
    Magnesium Hydroxide
    Magnesium Trisilicate
    Magnesium Carbonate

    Note: There is a maximum daily dose of all antacids, check on the product instructions. An overdose can adversely affect the whole body.

  • The dosage will depend upon the individual product chosen, the age of the patient and the frequency of dosing – these will all be specified on the product instructions.

  • Patients with occasional acid reflux/ heartburn.