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What to take for gastritis stomach pain that last almost the entire day???

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Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji answered

OTC med: For gastritis symptoms, trial of Zantac (ranitidine) or Prilosec should help. Take before meals. Good health.

Answered 6/30/2014

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