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I took a menstrual pill that has histamine as one of the ingredients. now i've a serious heartburn that wouldn't stop. how do i treat it?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tums (calcium carbonate): Histamine, as such, would be unlikely to be an ingredient of any medication or supplement. The most immediate relief for heartburn would be a product like Tums (calcium carbonate) or Rolaids.

Answered 9/29/2016

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