There are lots of over-the-counter antacids on the pharmacy shelves. And for occasional heartburn, they may offer quick relief. But it may not last. That's because antacids can only neutralize stomach acid once it's been produced. They can't reduce acid production at the source. Frequent and persistent heartburn can be a symptom of erosive acid reflux disease — something different.
PROTONIX works differently than antacids.
PROTONIX actually shuts down many of the acid-producing pumps in the stomach to help maintain a lower level of acid there. This may reduce the amount of acid traveling into the esophagus. And less acid in the esophagus can mean less heartburn and less erosive damage to the esophagus.
Taken once daily in the morning, PROTONIX 40 mg has been shown to control daytime and even nighttime symptoms in patients with erosive acid reflux disease. And it can help heal the erosive damage that acid reflux disease can cause. Individual results may vary.
