How should I take stomach medication?
The method of taking stomach medicine is determined according to the instructions and doctor's advice, mainly because there are many types of stomach medicine, including those that promote digestion and relieve belching. Different types of stomach medicine have different effects, dosages, and administration times. Due to various reasons, the stomach may experience some discomfort, which can be treated with targeted stomach medicine. Of course, attention should also be paid to nourishing the stomach in daily life.
1. Antacids
Most antacids on the market can be divided into magnesium salts, aluminum salts, sodium salts, or calcium salts (also known as magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate, magnesium carbonate, etc.). Some are used alone, while others are compound preparations that combine these ingredients. Depending on the type, there are tablets, powders, suspensions (emulsions), etc., which should be taken 1 hour after meals or before bedtime.
2. H2 Receptor Antagonists
This type of stomach medicine can reduce gastric acid secretion. It has a good inhibitory effect on nighttime acid secretion but has little inhibitory effect on acid secretion between meals. Therefore, it is best to take it before bedtime. If you purchase stomach medicine from a pharmacy and the symptoms have not improved after 1-2 days, you should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition.
3. Hydrogen Ion Blockers
Some drugs can inhibit 90% of gastric acid secretion within 24 hours. It is recommended to take them 30 minutes before meals. Compared with H2 receptor antagonists, this drug has a faster pain-relieving effect and faster ulcer healing. Hydrogen ion blockers are prescription drugs with higher prices. They can be prescribed if ulcers are confirmed.
