About Acid Reflux & Stomach UlcerAcid reflux (GERD) happens when stomach acid flows back into the food pipe. Stomach and duodenal ulcers are sores in the lining, often caused by H. pylori bacteria or painkillers such as NSAIDs.Symptoms include heartburn, a burning feeling behind the breastbone, sour taste, upper abdominal pain, bloating and nausea, often worse after meals or at night.Medicines used for Acid Reflux & Stomach UlcerMedicines that reduce acid, such as omeprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole, vonoprazan and famotidine, relieve symptoms and heal ulcers. H. pylori is cleared with a combination of an acid reducer and antibiotics such as amoxicillin and clarithromycin. Smaller meals, avoiding late dinners and raising the head of the bed help reflux.When to see a doctorSee a doctor urgently for black or bloody stools, vomiting blood, difficulty swallowing or unexplained weight loss.This page is for general information only. Many of these medicines need a prescription; please use them only on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist, who can choose the right medicine and dose for you.
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