Heartburn

Heartburn is a common form of stomach upset. It can be very annoying to have heartburn. This is accompanied by a number of unpleasant things such as pain in your stomach and belching of stomach acid.

What is heartburn?

It is first useful to know what heartburn is. It is a form of stomach upset. The complaints can come from the stomach, but the esophagus and duodenum can also be the origin of the complaints.

How do I recognize heartburn?

Heartburn is often easy to recognize. There are a number of things that can help you recognize this. You often have to deal with one or more of these symptoms:

• Pain in the top of your abdomen
• A burning sensation behind your breastbone
• Burping up stomach acid and eating

Can I do something about it myself?

The symptoms of heartburn usually go away on their own. Besides taking rest, it is difficult to do something about stomach complaints yourself. You can avoid things like coffee, peppermint and alcohol. This has a negative effect on your stomach acid.

Can the pharmacist do anything for me?

There are a number of medications that can be used freely for heartburn. These medications can work against heartburn, stomach pain and belching.

Which medications are used for heartburn?

There are a number of medications that can be used for heartburn. In case of occasional problems, a magnesium salt is always used. This is a substance that binds stomach acid, making it less acidic. These medications can be used when you are pregnant or breastfeeding. They can also be used several times a day.

If you suffer from heartburn all day or especially at night, medications are often used that reduce the production of stomach acid. These are medications such as omeprazole and pantoprazole.

Can I buy medicines online?

If you suffer from complaints such as heartburn, it is possible to buy medicines for this online. Zit ensures that you do not have to go to the mortgage. To buy medicines online you have to look at the CIBG in the Netherlands.

Here you will find which companies are registered for the sale of medicines and also sell safe medicines. Providers not on this list often sell things like fake medications. These can be harmful to your health.

Buy medicines without a prescription

It is possible to buy some medicines without a prescription. However, there are also specific medications for which you do need a prescription. These medications often have side effects or have a different effect that can only be used in case of complaints. If you do not adhere to this, there is a chance that you may ingest harmful substances. The medications that you can buy without a prescription are virtually safe to use. Reading a manual is also recommended.