Heartburn Relief
Generic of First-Lansoprazole, Prevacid Otc, Prevacid Rx, Pepcid, Pepcid Ac
What is Heartburn Relief used for?
Cimetidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from coming back after they have healed. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems caused by too much stomach acid (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, erosive esophagitis) or a backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (acid reflux disease/GERD). Decreasing extra stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, cough, and trouble sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (such as ulcers, cancer of the esophagus). Cimetidine belongs to a class of drugs commonly called H2 blockers. It works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to treat occasional heartburn caused by too much acid in the stomach (also called acid indigestion or sour stomach). It is also used to prevent heartburn and acid indigestion caused by certain foods and beverages. If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. (See also Precautions.) Do not use this medication to treat children younger than 12 unless directed by the doctor.
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Heartburn Relief Dosage and Form Information
Heartburn Relief Alternatives
Brand Name Examples
First-Lansoprazole
Prices starting at
$ 202.67Prevacid Otc
Prices starting at
$ 32.80Prevacid Rx
Other forms:
Prices starting at
$ 469.90Pepcid
Prices starting at
$ 449.44Pepcid Ac
Prices starting at
$ 10.82Generic Examples
Acid Reducer
Other forms:
Prices starting at
$ 9.25Cimetidine
Other forms:
Prices starting at
$ 9.99Tagamet Hb
Prices starting at
$ 15.24Lansoprazole
Other forms:
Prices starting at
$ 10.87Antacid
Other forms:
Prices starting at
$ 7.96Acid-Pep
Prices starting at
$ 8.42Acid Controller
Prices starting at
$ 9.82Famotidine
Other forms:
Prices starting at
$ 9.05Heartburn Prevention
Prices starting at
$ 10.82Zantac Otc
Prices starting at
$ 10.82