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Suggest Remedies For Heartburn After Discontinuing DayQuil

Posted on Wed, 13 Sep 2017

Question: Persistent heartburn lasting more than 4 days after taking common cold medicine, first time having major heartburn at 31 years old(male). Tried Zantac 150 and all the chewables(tums,rolaids etc) with not much luck, any other suggestions other than doctors visit?

Have stopped taking the DayQuil severe cold for two days since cold symptoms have subsided but still have heartburn.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please start Omeprazole 40mg daily!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will recommend omeprazole 40mg daily on the first day and then 20mg daily. In addition, avoid fatty meals, tobacco, chocolates, and alcohol. Also, avoid eating late at night and use a pillow to raise the head while sleeping.

Please keep me updated with your progress.

I wish you well and feel free to follow up with me if need be for more clarifications.
Kind Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee