A 32-year-old female asked:
what is the medication for gastro ulcer can i use lenamet otc?
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Dr. Paul Choi answered
37 years experience Gastroenterology
Gastric Ulcer: There are various medications that can be used to treat gastric ulcer including antacid, h2-blocker (e.g. Zantac), proton pump inhibitor (e.g. Priolosec) as well as others. Here are synopsis of treatment available for gastric ulcer: http://www.Laendo.Net/english/stomach-ulcer.
Answered on Mar 30, 2014
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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered
19 years experience Internal Medicine
Not prefferred: Yes, you can use lenamet otc but this is not a preferred one these days as newer medications are there with better side effects profile. You can try Prilosec otc and see your pcp.
Answered on Jan 5, 2019
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Dr. Sewa Legha answered
50 years experience Medical Oncology
Use Antacids: There are many. You can use zantac(cheaper), Pepcid (famotidine) or prilosec(more effective but may also cost more). Use it daily.
Answered on Jan 5, 2019
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Dr. Jeffrey Crespin answered
28 years experience Gastroenterology
Tagamet (cimetidine) otc?: Prior to proton pump inhibitors, medicines like tagamet (cimetidine) otc were used to heal ulcers. By reducing stomach acidity, the stomach has time to heal the ulcers.
Answered on Jul 10, 2014
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