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Frequent Heartburn

Do you suffer from Frequent Heartburn? Watch our video or use the information below to learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of frequent heartburn.

What are the symptoms of Frequent Heartburn?1

Millions of people battle heartburn, a burning sensation in the food pipe (esophagus) just below or behind the breastbone. Frequent heartburn is defined by symptoms occurring two or more days per week. Pain may worsen when you bend over, lie down, or eat. It may also be more frequent or worse at night, making it difficult to sleep.

Some other factors that can make heartburn worse include:

image of people dining at a table
  • Certain foods, such as fatty foods,
    spicy foods, chocolate,
    caffeine, onions, tomato sauce,
    carbonated beverages, and mint
  • Alcohol
  • Large meals
  • Lying down too soon after eating
  • Cigarette smokng

How can I treat Frequent Heartburn?

If you suffer from frequent heartburn, Prevacid®24HR may be the best treatment for you. Want to learn more about Prevacid®24HR? Check out the Drug Facts.

Prevacid®24HR may take 1-4 days for full effect, although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours. Prevacid®24HR is indicated for the treatment of frequent heartburn, which occurs 2 or more days a week. Use as directed for 14 days. Take one course every 4 months or as directed by your doctor. If your heartburn continues or worsens, stop use and ask your doctor.

What causes Frequent
Heartburn?

When you swallow, a valve in your esophagus relaxes to allow food and liquid to flow down into your stomach. Then it closes again.

However, if this valve relaxes abnormally or weakens, stomach acid can flow back up into your esophagus, causing heartburn. The acid backup is worse when you're bent over or lying down.
(See Figure 1, below)
figure 1: diagram of an esophagus
1All copy for this section is sourced from "Heartburn," Mayo Clinic.

*Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules 15 mg / acid reducer. Prevacid®24HR may take 1-4 days for full effect, although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours.

Prevacid®24HR is indicated for the treatment of frequent heartburn, which occurs 2 or more days a week. Use as directed for 14 days. You may repeat one 14-day course every 4 months or as directed by your doctor. If your heartburn continues or worsens stop use and ask your doctor.

Intended for residents of the U.S. and its territories and possessions only.

Prevacid® is a registered trademark of Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., and is used under license.

Prevacid® is indicated to treat many other acid related conditions.

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