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Would calcium carbonate indigestion tablets be any good for potential stomach ulcer?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Stomach ulcer: Hello, calcium carbonate tablets will help to resolve symptomatic dyspepsia and heartburn. It may help reduce an ulcer however there are other medications your doctor may wish to consider. An endoscopy might be in order.

Dr Del Valle agreed

Answered 3/7/2018

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