Heartburn is a common symptom of NERD. Study authors suggest that the benefit may be due to the fact that calcium can help reduce stomach acidity. For this reason, calcium carbonate is often used ...

including 2,100 who took over-the-counter anti-heartburn medications. This included patients taking antacid treatments ...

Calcium (as carbonate) 500mg; chew tabs; assorted flavors. Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as ...