{"title":"Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ocp-ail{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;text-align:left;color:#4a3f35;}\n.ocp-ail p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 18px;}\n.ocp-ail h3{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:500;font-size:21px;color:#1A2E28;margin:30px 0 14px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}\n.ocp-ail ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 8px;}\n.ocp-ail li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;color:#4a3f35;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0e9dc;}\n.ocp-ail li::before{content:'';flex-shrink:0;width:16px;height:16px;margin-top:3px;border-radius:50%;background:#e8f0df url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%235a8a3d' stroke-width='3.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\") center\/10px no-repeat;}\n.ocp-ail .ocp-ail-rx{background:#faf7f2;border:1px solid #ece5d8;border-radius:14px;padding:24px 26px;margin:18px 0;}\n.ocp-ail .ocp-ail-rx h3{margin-top:0;}\n.ocp-ail .ocp-ail-note{font-size:13.5px;font-style:italic;line-height:1.6;color:#7a6e62;margin:0 0 16px;}\n.ocp-ail .ocp-ail-drug{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 10px;color:#4a3f35;}\n.ocp-ail .ocp-ail-drug b{color:#1A2E28;font-weight:600;}\n.ocp-ail .ocp-ail-care{background:#fdf6e9;border:1px solid #ecd9b5;border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;margin:22px 0 4px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:#6b5d4a;}\n.ocp-ail .ocp-ail-care b{color:#1A2E28;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ocp-ail\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGERD — gastroesophageal reflux disease — happens when acid from the stomach flows back up into the esophagus. Occasional reflux after eating is normal, but when it happens often or lasts, the acid irritates the esophagus and causes symptoms. The classic ones are heartburn (a burning feeling in the chest or upper stomach) and regurgitation (food or liquid rising into the throat or mouth). Some people also notice a lump-in-the-throat feeling, a chronic cough, hoarseness, sore throat, or nausea. It’s very common and usually manageable with lifestyle changes and acid-reducing medication — but persistent or “alarm” symptoms always need a proper look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSelf-care products available in our shop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAntacids (e.g., Tums, Rolaids, Maalox) for fast, short-term relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAlginate products (e.g., Gaviscon) that form a barrier on stomach contents\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eH2 blockers (e.g., famotidine \/ Pepcid) for longer relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProton pump inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole, esomeprazole) for frequent heartburn\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLifestyle steps that help: eat smaller meals, avoid late-night eating, stay upright after meals, lose excess weight, limit triggers (high-fat foods, chocolate, coffee, alcohol, carbonated drinks), and raise the head of your bed by about 10 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ocp-ail-rx\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eTreatments our pharmacist can prescribe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ocp-ail-note\"\u003eFor your information only: in Ontario, our pharmacist can assess this condition and, when appropriate, prescribe from the medications listed below. This information is provided for educational purposes — it is not an offer to sell. These are prescription treatments that require a pharmacist assessment, and the right option is chosen for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ocp-ail-drug\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntacids \u0026amp; adsorbents:\u003c\/b\u003e Alginic acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Calcium carbonate, Magnesium salts\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ocp-ail-drug\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistamine H2-antagonists:\u003c\/b\u003e Cimetidine, Famotidine (Pepcid), Nizatidine, Ranitidine\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ocp-ail-drug\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProton-pump inhibitors (PPIs):\u003c\/b\u003e Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant), Esomeprazole (Nexium), Lansoprazole (Prevacid), Omeprazole (Losec), Pantoprazole (Pantoloc, Tecta), Rabeprazole (Pariet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ocp-ail-care\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to seek further care:\u003c\/b\u003e Seek medical care right away if you have chest pain, difficulty or painful swallowing, a feeling of food sticking, vomiting blood, black or tarry stools, unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, or signs of anemia (dizziness, unusual fatigue, paleness). Also follow up if heartburn isn’t controlled after 2 weeks of treatment, or if you need acid-reducing medication for more than 2 weeks every 6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/orleansrx.ca\/fr\/collections\/gerd.oembed","provider":"Orleans Compounding Community Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}