Description
Primary Medical Uses
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GERD (Acid Reflux): Treats frequent heartburn and prevents stomach acid from flowing back into the esophagus.
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Healing Erosive Esophagitis: Repairs damage to the lining of the food pipe (esophagus) caused by long-term acid exposure.
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Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers: Heals active sores in the stomach or upper part of the small intestine and prevents them from returning.
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H. pylori Infections: Used alongside antibiotics to clear the bacteria that often cause ulcers.
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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Manages rare conditions where the stomach produces abnormally high amounts of acid.
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NSAID Protection: Prevents stomach ulcers in people who must take long-term pain medications (like Ibuprofen or Naproxen).
