How Zegerid OTC® Compares

Check out the chart below to see how Zegerid OTC® compares to other heartburn treatment options.

Type	How They Work	Benefits
PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (PPIs) such as	The most power type of acid suppressors. These medications work by preventing acid pumps in the stomach from producing too much acid.	24-hour relief of frequent heartburn* with one dose per day
H2 BLOCKERS such at Pepcid®	A type of medication that falls into a group known as acid blockers or suppressors. These drugs prevent a substance called histamine from stimulating acid production.	Up to 12-hour relief/prevention of heartburn per dose
ANTACIDS such at Tums®	Neutralize stomach acids	Temporary relief from heartburn

Type

How They Work

Benefits

PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (PPIs)
such as

The most power type of acid suppressors.
These medications work by preventing acid
pumps in the stomach from producing too
much acid.

24-hour relief of frequent heartburn*
with one dose per day

H2 BLOCKERS
such at Pepcid®

A type of medication that falls into a group
known as acid blockers or suppressors.
These drugs prevent a substance called
histamine from stimulating acid production.

Up to 12-hour relief/prevention
of heartburn per dose

ANTACIDS

such at Tums®

Neutralize stomach acids

Temporary relief from heartburn

*As with all PPIs, may take 1-4 days for full effect, although some people get complete relief in 24. The trademarks referenced above are owned by their respective owners.

Zegerid OTC®

Contains a PPI — the only kind of medicine specifically indicated to treat frequent heartburn
Is the ONLY frequent heartburn treatment brand with a unique dual-ingredient formula

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