Ulcer & Stomach Acid

67 drugs · 36 OTC · 31 Prescription

Medications for stomach ulcers, acid reflux, and heartburn

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • You have severe chest pain or pressure that spreads to your arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach, and it lasts for more than a few minutes.
  • You vomit blood or coffee ground-like material, or pass black, tarry stools.
  • You have difficulty swallowing or feel like food is stuck in your throat.
  • You experience severe abdominal pain that doesn't go away, especially if it's accompanied by fever, chills, or nausea.
  • You have trouble breathing or feel like you're choking, especially if you have a history of acid reflux or stomach ulcers.

For guidance only: always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Antacid and Anti-flatulent

Reduces heartburn and gas discomfort

5

Antacid

Reduces heartburn and stomach acid pain

8

Aluminium hydroxide; Magnesium trisilicate

OTC

Heartburn, stomach ulcer, excess stomach acid (acid reflux), indigestion, stomach pain caused by too much acid

3 Nigerian brands

Bismuth Carbonate; Sodium Carbonate; Calcium Carbonate; Magnesium Carbonate

OTC

Heartburn, indigestion, stomach upset, excess stomach acid, bloating, belching, stomach ulcer relief

1 Nigerian brand

Calcium Carbonate; Magnesium Carbonate

OTC

Heartburn, stomach acid, indigestion, sour stomach, bloating from excess gas, stomach upset after eating spicy or heavy food

2 Nigerian brands

Magnesium Trisilicate; Calcium Carbonate

OTC

Heartburn, stomach ulcer pain, acid indigestion, sour stomach, excess stomach acid (hyperacidity)

1 Nigerian brand

Magnesium trisilicate; Dried Aluminium hydroxide

OTC

Heartburn, stomach ulcer, indigestion (the burning feeling in your chest after eating), excess stomach acid, sour stomach, acid reflux (when acid comes back up your throat)

7 Nigerian brands

Magnesium Trisilicate; Dried Aluminum Hydroxide

OTC

Heartburn, stomach ulcer, indigestion, stomach acid problems, chest burn (acid reflux), bloating from excess acid

1 Nigerian brand

Magnesium trisilicate; Light magnesium carbonate; Sodium bicarbonate; Aluminium magnesium silicate

OTC

Heartburn, stomach ulcer pain, indigestion, excess stomach acid, bloating, sour stomach

1 Nigerian brand

Magnesium trisilicate; Magnesium carbonate; Sodium bicarbonate

OTC

Heartburn, stomach ulcer pain, indigestion, excess stomach acid (acidity), bloating from acid, stomach burning sensation

12 Nigerian brands

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Stomach Acid Reducer

3

Proton Pump Inhibitor

stomach acid reducer

3