WebMD takes a look at over-the-counter drugs used to treat heartburn and acid reflux.

H2 blockers are not always effective against chronic heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). You can take over-the-counter H2 blockers for up to 2 weeks for short-term help.

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Several available over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs can help manage ...

A major study has found that people taking acid reflux drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for more than 4.4 years ...

The study examined people who took a type of heartburn drug called proton pump inhibitors. Proton pump inhibitors are prescribed or sold over the counter under the brand names Some over-the ...

The most effective over-the-counter (OTC) drugs for acid reflux include antacids, H2 antagonists, and PPIs. These drugs are available if you need quick relief.

There are several over-the-counter (OTC) medications available for heartburn and acid reflux. The most commonly used OTC medications are antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Millions could be at risk of the Victorian disease scurvy because they take popular over-the-counter drugs to treat common conditions like arthritis and acid reflux, a leading pharmacist has ...

"Acid reflux can be managed by most people if they learn the behavior changes they can make and how to appropriately use over-the-counter medications," gastroenterologist Dr. Brijen Shah, a ...

Nerve pain is typically treated with prescription-strength medications, but some over-the-counter products, primarily topical creams and ointments, can help take the edge off.

People often use the wrong painkiller or take too much too quickly, increasing the risk of side effects, say pharmacists. Here are safer and more effective ways to take drugs like Advil and Tylenol.