By lowering the acid production in the stomach, this proton-pump inhibitor is used to prevent, manage, or treat many ...

Alginates also have proven efficacy. The aim of this trial was to compare short-term efficacy of an alginate (Gaviscon®, 4 × 10 mL/day) and omeprazole (20 mg/day) on GERD symptoms in general ...

A growing body of evidence links use of proton pump inhibitors to kidney problems, including kidney failure in patients with existing CKD.

Results of the GOOD trial also showed that Gaviscon® and omeprazole 20 mg could be used both safely ... The limitation of the GOOD trial was the treatment period, which was only 14 days, with ...