Guide To Diagnosing And Treating Gastritis

Antacids

Patients may need to use antacids as part of their gastritis treatment to help alleviate the symptoms they are experiencing. An antacid is a type of medication that works to neutralize the acid in an individual's stomach. Antacids do not work the same as other acid-reducing medications like proton pump inhibitors and H2 receptor blockers. While these other types of medications work to decrease or prevent the secretion of stomach acid, antacids work by neutralizing stomach acid that has already been produced. Antacids are helpful for gastritis because they are not as potent as proton pump inhibitors and can be taken long-term without the adverse side effects of other medications. Antacids can be taken as needed multiple times a day or after a meal if an individual starts to experience symptoms. Antacids come in the form of a chewable tablet, gummies, liquid, and a tablet that can be dissolved in water.