An OTC PPI is recommended by experts as effective treatment for frequent heartburn1
Journal of Family Practice publishes a new algorithm for the management of heartburn1
* All patients must be screened for cardiac symptoms, alarm symptoms, and extraesophageal symptoms before treatment for heartburn is initiated. Treatment considerations for all patients should include medication history, eg, NSAIDs, etc, and lifestyle/dietary modifications.
† Prevacid®24HR should not be taken more than once daily for 14 days or more often than every 4 months, unless otherwise directed by a health care professional.
† Prevacid®24HR should not be taken more than once daily for 14 days or more often than every 4 months, unless otherwise directed by a health care professional.
References
1. Fennerty MB, Finke KB, Kushner PR, et al. Short- and long-term management of heartburn and other acid-related disorders: development of an algorithm for primary care providers. J Fam Pract. 2009;58(suppl):S1-S12.
1. Fennerty MB, Finke KB, Kushner PR, et al. Short- and long-term management of heartburn and other acid-related disorders: development of an algorithm for primary care providers. J Fam Pract. 2009;58(suppl):S1-S12.
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