heartburn

Updated: July 27, 2022

Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

cimetidine

200

Orally 

3 times a day

or
300 to 400 mg orally twice a day

juniper

Berries
1 to 2 g of berry orally three times a day
Tea
One cup orally three times a day
Infuse 1 teaspoon of crushed berry in 150 ml of boiling water for 10 minutes
Essential oil
Take 20 to 100 mg for up to 4 weeks
Liquid Extract
Take 2 to 4 ml orally three times a day
Tincture
Take 1 to 2 ml orally three times a day
Berry oil
Take 0.03 to 0.2 ml orally three times a day

aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide

Indicated for Heartburn, Gastric Hyperacidity:

Administer 10 to 20 ml orally between meals and every night at bedtime.

aluminum hydroxide/magnesium carbonate

Extra Strength Suspension: Administer 15 to 30 mL orally 4 times whenever necessary; Do not exceed 80 mL/day
Extra Strength Tablets: Chew 2 to 4 tablets orally every 6 hours as needed; Do not exceed 16 tablets daily.
Regular Strength Suspension: Administer 15 to 30 mL orally four times a day as needed; Do not exceed 120 mL/day

calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide

Antacid: take a dose of 800 to 3000 mg of calcium carbonate orally as needed
Chew 2 to 4 tablets orally as needed
Take suspension orally up to 10-20 ml as needed
Not more than around 7 g of calcium carbonate daily
Dosing Considerations
For calcium carbonate
400 mg equivalent to 160 mg calcium
550 mg equivalent to 220 mg calcium
675 mg equivalent to 270 mg calcium
1000 mg equivalent to 400 mg calcium
For magnesium hydroxide
110 mg equivalent to 45 mg magnesium
135 mg equivalent to 55 mg magnesium
200 mg equivalent to 85 mg magnesium
Administration
Do not take drugs whose absorption is affected by antacids inside 1 hour from intake
Chew the tablets properly
Shake the suspension well prior to use and protect from freezing