Q. While I was visiting Italy, I experienced a dreadful bout of acid reflux. A doctor prescribed an oral medication called Riopan, which I took before bed. It worked remarkably well. I am told that ...

Infants who are given antacids like Zantac or Pepcid are more likely to develop childhood allergies, perhaps because these drugs may alter their gut bacteria, a new large study suggests. Early use of ...

If you’ve been one to get stomach pangs or the taste of vomit in your mouth after a big meal or a bowl of spicy pad Thai, you’ve probably taken a few antacids before to relieve the pain. “There are 4 ...

CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) is a prescription drug that helps prevent organ rejection after certain organ transplants. CellCept can interact with other medications and some supplements. For ...

Cefdinir is a generic prescription drug that’s used to treat certain bacterial infections. This drug can interact with other medications and some supplements. For example, cefdinir can interact with ...

If having antacid has become a post-meal norm for you, then it's time to rethink your choices. Acidity is an uncomfortable situation to be in, making the med feel like a saviour, and before you know, ...

BOSTON - There's a warning that long-term use of certain over-the-counter antacids may be associated with dementia. A new study in Neurology found that people who take heartburn medications called ...

Creon (pancrelipase) is a brand-name delayed-release oral capsule. It’s prescribed when the pancreas doesn’t make enough enzymes (proteins) to help with digestion. Creon has interactions with some ...