Yearly antacid sales top $10 billion

Drug Topics | November 10, 2008| | Copyright

Pharmacists can expect many questions from patients

Even when the economy is in better shape, acid indigestion and heartburn plague about a third of the U.S. population. About 100 million Americans experience heartburn every month; about 15 million battle it at least once a day.

Acid indigestion involves an excess of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Its symptoms can include discomfort or a burning sensation in the upper portion of the stomach, nausea, abdominal bloating, or belching. Frequent indigestion can lead to irritation of the duodenum or to an irritation of the lining of the stomach, ...

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