Condition · ICD-10 R12

Heartburn

Acid Reflux

A burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus.

Heartburn occurs when stomach acid refluxes into the esophagus, causing a burning discomfort behind the breastbone. It is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints. Lifestyle modifications and acid-suppressing medications are the primary treatments.

At a glance
Medications tracked
8
First-line options
Omeprazole, Famotidine, Esomeprazole, Pantoprazole
Related conditions
GERDPeptic Ulcer DiseaseHiatal HerniaEsophagitis

First-line Related Treatments

Commonly associated primary options — verify with your clinician

Primary options
Omeprazole
Omeprazole
OTC
Tablet
Strength 20 mg
NDC 79903-0113-14
Famotidine
Famotidine
OTC
Tablet
Strength 10 mg
NDC 41167-0360-02
Esomeprazole
Esomeprazole
OTC
Capsule
Strength 20 mg
NDC 30142-0989-28
Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole
Rx
Tablet
Strength 40 mg
NDC 71335-0551-01

Short-term / As-needed

Related options for acute or bridging use

Acute or bridging use
Calcium carbonate
Calcium carbonate
OTC
Tablet
Strength 750 mg
NDC 00135-0606-01
Aluminum hydroxide
Aluminum hydroxide
OTC
Liquid
Strength 320 mg/5mL
NDC 00536-0091-85
Nizatidine
Nizatidine
Rx
Capsule
Strength 150 mg
NDC 00591-3137-60

Situational

Related options for specific presentations

Specific presentations
Rabeprazole
Rabeprazole
Rx
Tablet
Strength 20 mg
NDC 65162-0724-03

Top treatments tried for Heartburn

Community-driven data · early preview

Omeprazole
1,800 people tried
4.3
Famotidine
1,520 people tried
4.1
Esomeprazole
1,240 people tried
4.0
Pantoprazole
960 people tried
3.8
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