If you are under 18, have other medical conditions, pain when swallowing, heartburn for more than 2 days a week for 3 months or more, still have heartburn after an OTC treatment, are vomiting, have symptoms other than heartburn or are pregnant or nursing, it is particularly important that you contact your healthcare provider.

The following can help to treat heartburn:

Losing weight if you are overweight.

Elevating the head of your bed.

Eating smaller meals.

Decreasing dietary fat intake(see nutrition section).

Avoid eating 2-3 hours before lying down.

Monitoring your lifestyle for triggers of heartburn and removing them. Common triggers of heartburn include spicy or greasy foods, juices, soda, alcohol, and smoking.

Products:

This medication should be taken 60 minutes before meals. After taking this medication for 2-4 weeks consult with your primary care physician.

Prilosec OTC Frequent Heartburn Medicine and Acid Reducer

Complementary Products:

The following medication can be taken immediately when heartburn begins, and again in 2 hours if it heartburn persists.

Tums Antiacid and Calcium Supplement Extra Strength