Antacids
Antacids are usually used to treat mild cases of dyspepsia and reflux, also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). They are not recommended to manage more severe GORD, or in the management of peptic ulcers. Dyspepsia Antacids have an acid neutralising effect. The gastric contents of the stomach are acidic, and antacids work by neutralising the acidity or increasing the pH to make the stomach contents less acidic. 5 mL of an antacid mixture is usually effective in reducing the acidity of the gastric contents, which otherwise could cause symptoms such as heartburn. In general, therapeutic doses of antacids are not associated with severe side effects. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) Most patients with GORD will respond well to the following treatment: Antacids at the prescribed doses Lifestyle changes Weight loss Postural measures. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) This bacterium is associated with both gastric and duodenal ulcers. After eradication of H. pylori