| Brand Name | Generic Name | Drug Class | Indications | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk of Magnesia | Magnesium Hydroxide | Laxative/Antacid | Constipation, heartburn | View Detail |
| Miralax | Polyethylene Glycol | Osmotic Laxative | Occasional constipation | View Detail |
| Mylanta | Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone | Antacid/Antigas | Heartburn, gas, indigestion | View Detail |
| Neoral | cyclosporine capsules | calcineurin inhibitors | Gerd, Ulcers,Esophagitis,H Phylori | View Detail |
| Nexium | Esomeprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Erosive esophagitis Duodenal ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori Prevention of gastric ulcers in patients on chronic NSAID therapy Zollinger-Ellison syndrome | View Detail |
| Pepcid | Famotidine | Histamine H2 receptor antagonist (H2 blocker) | Heartburns, GERD,Ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome | View Detail |
| Pepto-Bismol | Bismuth Subsalicylate | Antidiarrheal and Antacid | Relief of upset stomach Heartburn Nausea Indigestion Diarrhea Prevention of travelers' diarrhea | View Detail |
| Prevacid | Lansoprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Erosive esophagitis Duodenal ulcers Helicobacter pylori eradication (in combination with antibiotics) Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Prevention of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers | View Detail |
| Prevpac | Lansoprazole, Amoxicillin, and Clarithromycin | Combination therapy (antibiotics and proton pump inhibitor) | H. pylori infection Prevention of ulcer recurrence | View Detail |
| Prilosec | Omeprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Erosive esophagitis Duodenal ulcers Gastric ulcers Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Helicobacter pylori eradication (in combination with antibiotics) | View Detail |
| Protonix | Pantoprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Erosive esophagitis Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Short-term treatment of stomach ulcers | View Detail |
| Purinethol | Mercaptopurine | Antimetabolite, Immunosuppressant | Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) Crohn's disease Ulcerative colitis | View Detail |
Some medications are available over the counter, but many require a prescription based on your medical history and condition severity.
The effectiveness varies-some medications provide relief within hours, while others may take weeks to show full benefits.
Follow the instructions on your prescription. In most cases, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, but never double up unless advised by your doctor.
Yes! A healthy diet, regular exercise, and stress management can enhance the effectiveness of your treatment.
