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Nexium 24HR is the #1 brand recommended by doctors and pharmacists for frequent heartburn.∆ See for yourself why Nexium 24HR is the best-selling non-prescription brand for frequent heartburn worldwide.†
ANTACIDS (Like TUMS)
Antacids, like TUMS, neutralize the acid in your stomach.
Antacids work quickly, and effects last for 1-3 hours after use.
NEXIUM 24HR
Frequent heartburn can be treated with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) like Nexium 24HR. Nexium 24HR stops the production of acid before it starts. By turning off many of the pumps that produce acid, one pill a day is all you need to treat and relieve frequent heartburn. This treatment may take 1-4 days for full effect. Learn more.
H2s (Like Pepcid AC)
H2 blockers, like Pepcid AC, block one of the signals that tell your body to produce acid. They begin working within 30 minutes, for up to 12 hours. H2 blockers can become less effective if used repeatedly.
PPIS VS. ANTACIDS (Like TUMS)
What is the difference between PPIs and Antacids? Antacids neutralize stomach acid and work quickly, and effects last for 1-3 hours after use. PPIs, like Nexium 24HR, work differently by blocking the source of acid production. PPIs may take 1-4 days for full effect.
PPIS VS. H2 BLOCKERS (Like Pepcid AC)
What’s the difference between PPIs and H2 blockers? H2 blockers block one of the signals that tell your body to make acid. They start working within 30 minutes, last for up to 12 hours. They can become less effective if used repeatedly. PPIs, like Nexium 24HR, work differently by blocking the source of acid production with just 1 pill every 24 hours. PPIs may take 1-4 days for full effect.
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∆ 2018 IQVIA Provoice Survey for OTC PPIs
† 2017 IMS Global OTC Analysis
