Heartburn - getting into the esophagus of food along with gastric juice, accompanied by burning in the chest, the appearance of an acidic or bitter taste in the mouth. With the constant manifestation of such symptoms, it is necessary to consult a specialist who will prescribe the full course of treatment. If the signs have been seen for the first time or are rare, you can use various medications for heartburn alone. Everything depends on the cause of the ailment and its stage.
List of medicines for heartburn
For the treatment of burning in the retroperitoneal cavity, there are several types of medications.
Antacids
These are medicines that reduce acidity. They are considered to be the most light and practically harmless. This group includes preparations containing magnesium, potassium or baking soda. They neutralize the acid in the stomach.
The most famous antacid is aluminum and magnesium hydroxide. Popular and its analogues:
- Almagel;
- Gastal ;
- Maalox;
- Hastracid.
These drugs are recommended for acid reflux with increased acidity:
- Phosphalugel - aluminum phosphate - is a gel that is diluted with water and taken internally.
- Rennie - chewable tablets. They contain calcium and magnesium carbonate. This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women. The main thing is to keep the dosage.
- Rezler - antatsidny drug, which includes substances that help reduce flatulence. Along with a mass of useful properties, the medicine also has a number of side effects: vomiting, constipation, abdominal cramps, various allergic reactions, and others.
Antisecretory medications
These drugs reduce the production of acid. They are appointed exclusively by the attending physician, since with improper admission, can lead to sad consequences. Basically, these drugs against heartburn prescribe to those who do not help diets and antacids.
One of the most effective antisecretory drugs is omeprazole . Regardless of the stimulus, it is able to reduce basal and stimulated acids. He has many analogues:
- Omez;
- Ortanol;
- Losek MAPS;
- Omitox;
- Ultop.
With daily medication, heartburn will begin to pass on the fifth day.
Motility stimulators GIT
Such drugs are prescribed for the therapy of disorders in various areas of the digestive system. With their help, the duration of the contractions of the stomach increases. If the emptying process slows down, such medications to treat heartburn will accelerate it. During the administration of the group's drugs, nausea is reduced and vomiting occurs. The stimulants of the digestive tract include:
- Domperidone;
- Motilac;
- Motilium.