Famotidine is usually the first choice to treat occasional heartburn if your symptoms occur less than two times per week. It can be used as needed, provides quick relief (within 15 to 30 minutes), and is usually less expensive than omeprazole. Omeprazole may be an option if your heartburn...
but there are also many bacterial infections which can get better without antibiotics. For example, antibiotics are not needed for many sinus infections and some ear infections. Many other infections are caused by viruses or fungi like Candida albicans. When antibiotics are not necessary but are pr...
Interaction with drugs:Several medicines can reduce your absorption of vitamin B12, for example, metformin (for diabetes), the antibiotic chloramphenicol, or medicines like omeprazole and ranitidine (used to treat peptic ulcers). Please consult your doctor before starting B12 supplementation. Vitamin C:...
OTC omeprazole 20 mg once daily OTC ibuprofen (Advil) 200 mg as needed As you review the medications for accuracy, KR tells you in confidence that with her limited budget and insecurity about her GI symptoms, she is not always able or willing to seek medical advice. You ask her about tho...