Omeprazole and esomeprazole are both proton pump inhibitors used to treat acid-related stomach issues, but esomeprazole is a more targeted form, often considered more effective in certain patients.
Nexium(esomeprazole) Prevacid(lansoprazole) Protonix and Aciphex are enteric-coated tablets. Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid contain enteric-coated sprinkles inside the delayed-release capsule. Entocort EC Entocort EC is a capsule used to treat Crohn’s disease, which causes inflammation in the small int...
Many patients with GERD experience a hacking dry cough, and some may experience this at night. Some health experts have reported that 25 percent or more of chronic cough cases are tied GERD. However, this does not necessarily mean that GERD is the cause of chronic cough in many of the peo...
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs): These include Nexium 24HR (esomeprazole), Prevacid 24HR (lansoprazole), Prilosec OTC (omeprazole magnesium), and Zegerid OTC (omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate). They may need to be taken for a few days (up to four) before they start working. They help reduce...