Brand Name | Generic Name | Drug Class | Details |
---|---|---|---|
Milk of Magnesia | Magnesium Hydroxide | Laxative/Antacid | View Detail |
Miralax | Polyethylene Glycol | Osmotic Laxative | View Detail |
Mylanta | Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone | Antacid/Antigas | View Detail |
Neoral | cyclosporine capsules | calcineurin inhibitors | View Detail |
Nexium | Esomeprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | View Detail |
Pepcid | Famotidine | Histamine H2 receptor antagonist (H2 blocker) | View Detail |
Pepto-Bismol | Bismuth Subsalicylate | Antidiarrheal and Antacid | View Detail |
Prevacid | Lansoprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | View Detail |
Prevpac | Lansoprazole, Amoxicillin, and Clarithromycin | Combination therapy (antibiotics and proton pump inhibitor) | View Detail |
Prilosec | Omeprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | View Detail |
Protonix | Pantoprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | View Detail |
Purinethol | Mercaptopurine | Antimetabolite, Immunosuppressant | 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.