Acid Reducer

What are Acid Reducers Medicines?

Acid Reducer medicines are used in the treatment of ulcers of the stomach, intestines, and also for preventing them from coming back after they have been healed. Acid reducers are helpful in treating certain stomach and throat problems.

These medicines work by decreasing the amount of acid that our stomach produces and also effective in relieving symptoms like cough, stomach pain, heartburn, etc.

Acid reducers medicines are formulated by advanced methodology using approved components and are highly appreciated for their high effectiveness and long shelf life.

These medicines are clinically tested and approved by the certified laboratory and also available without a prescription but it is better to consult with your doctor for their consumption.
 

What are the reasons of Acidity?

High acid in the stomach is caused due to excessive production of acid in the stomach by the gastric glands and some of the factors that affect its causes are-

Unhealthy eating habits

Habits like skipping meals or eating at an irregular time, overeating, consumption of spicy food, low dietary fibers in diet and high intake of salt, etc and the cause can lead to high acid production.

Side effects of certain medicines

Using certain temporary as well as existing medication like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, high blood pressure drugs, antibiotics, depression, and anxiety medicines can also be the reason for the high acid production.

Stomach diseases

Stomach diseases like gastroesophageal reflux disease, tumors, peptic ulcers, and other stomach disorders can also be some cause.

Other consumption includes

Eating of nonvegetarian food, excessive stress, frequent smoking, and alcohol consumption, lack of physical exercise and sleep, etc
 

Which Antacid Medicines used to cure Acidity?

There are different types of medications that treat heartburn by turning down the acid produced in your stomach and here is some category of medication that is mainly used under acid reduction are-
 

Antacids to Treat GERD

These categories of products combine aluminum, magnesium, or calcium with hydroxide or bicarbonate ions which helps to stop stomach acid and also reduces when produced excessively.
 

Histamine 2 blockers (H2 blockers)

It targets to histamine and result in which stomach makes less acid, which cuts down on heartburn. These products are used in lower strength as over the counter(OTC) medications.
Higher-strength is only advices at prescription drugs. Some of the commonly used H2 blockers are:
Famotidine (Pepcid are given as a prescription, Pepcid-AC as an OTCmedication)
Cimetidine (Tagamet,Tagamet-HB)
Nizatidine.
 

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

Proton pump inhibitors usually block the enzyme present in the stomach wall that makes acid which reduces the production of acid in the stomach. Some Commonly used PPIs are-

Dexlansoprazole(Dexilant)
Esomeprazole(Nexium, Nexium 24HR)
Pantoprazole(Protonix)
Lansoprazole (Prevacid)

Omeprazole(several names, including Prilosec and Zegerid, which is available in both prescription and nonprescription strengths for the patients) Rabeprazole(AcipHex).
 

How to use Acid Reducer Medicines?

Use of Acid reducers are easy and usually taken by mouth, They mainly have fewer side effects that’s why it is quite safe to consume for a patient who is suffering acidity. It is better to use it with the advice of a doctor because a doctor can explain the pros and cons related to medicine. If a doctor recommends and prescribes these medicines in the problems of heartburn, stomach acid problem then consumes it, without doctor advice it may be harmful to the consumer.
Some general instruction we are discussing below which should follow by a patient such as-

A patient can consume it with water, milk, and fruit juice.
It is not better to consume it with alcohol.
You should take some food before consuming this medicine.
Keep away acid reducer medicine from the children.
Keep it away from acid reducer medicine from the water and moisture.
Keep it away from the direct sunlight and heat.
Take a dose that is prescribed by a doctor, overdose may be harmful to a patient and consume it when they are needed.
Check packaging and expiration date before taking medicines.

Above mentioned instruction and direction should be properly followed by the consumer before taking the acid reducer medicines. Do not ignore these instructions and directions it can cause some side effects problems.
 

Side effects of Acid Reducer Medicines

The acid reducer may arise some side effects if you are not following proper direction or instruction while using them and in any other situation. Side effects like-

A skin rash.
Headache.
Diarrhea.
Headache.
Constipation.
Stomach cramps.
Dizziness.
Vomiting etc.

These are some common side effects that can arise when you start consuming acid reducer medicines. But these side effects are mild and it can be automatically removed when you are totally cured with the diseases so you do not have to worry much about it. In case if you feel some severe side effects then you should talk with your doctor as soon as possible.
 

Precaution while consuming acid reducer medicines

Before taking acid-reducing medicines, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergic to it or other H2 Blockers. for example cimetidine, famotidine, etc. Consult upon the use of acid reducer medicines if you have certain problems like blood disorder(porphyria), kidney problems,liver problems, lungs problem or immune system problems, and other earlier health issues.

Do not use this medicine for the children younger then 12year unless directed by the doctor. Use these medicines only when clearly needed in pregnancy and consult about its risk and benefits with your doctor.
 

Basic Points for Prevention

You have to maintain your body weight in order to avoid acidity Problems. Lose weight if you're on the top hand of your fat loss reduction. In the event you exceed the perfect restrict it might exert pressure in your stomach causing it to backflow the acidity upward in the oesophagus. You must to give up in your smoking habits since it induces the narrowing from the oesophageal passing and introduces high risk of acidity.

It is very Important  rigorously look after the food that you take particularly at dinner and lunch. Prevent eating the foods that are known to cause heartburn and acidity
you also need to look after the quantity of food that you consume daily. Over ingestion can be one of the trigger for acidity.

You can Buy Acid reducer medicines from Indian Pharmacy, which is one of the Indian pharmacies and it is quite popular in the USA.