Antacids, Heartburn Medications Given To Infants Too Often by Hospitals: Study
A new study warns of frequent overuse of antacids and heartburn medications on infants with common acid reflux issues which do not merit such treatments.
A new study warns of frequent overuse of antacids and heartburn medications on infants with common acid reflux issues which do not merit such treatments.
The FDA is urging consumers to consider avoiding antacids that contain aspirin, like Alka-Seltzer, particularly if they are vulnerable to stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding.
Alka-Seltzer and similar aspirin-antacid combination medications are being investigated for links to reports of serious stomach bleeding problems.
More than 12 million bottles of Mylanta are being recalled by Johnson & Johnson-Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals, Co. because the label does not warn consumers that the antacid medication contains alcohol. …