Description
Primary Medical Uses
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Treats chronic heartburn and prevents acid from backing up into the esophagus (food pipe).
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Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers: Used to heal existing ulcers and prevent them from returning.
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Erosive Esophagitis: Heals the lining of the esophagus if it has been damaged or inflamed by acid.
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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Eradication: Often combined with antibiotics (like Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin) to kill the bacteria that cause most stomach ulcers.
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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: A rare condition where the stomach produces extreme amounts of acid.
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NSAID-Associated Ulcer Prevention: Protects the stomach for patients who must take long-term pain medications (like Ibuprofen or Naproxen).
