Costco Connection - July 2012

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a day

heartburnkeeps away!

More than 6O million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month.

Are you one of the 25 million adults who suffer daily from heartburn?

What triggers heartburn?

Heartburn occurs most commonly after eating a large meal. Foods high in fat tend to remain in your stomach longer, causing your stomach to produce more acid. This overproduction of acid irritates your digestive system. Lying down also makes digestion difficult, making heartburn more likely. To help prevent this you should allow 2 hours to digest before bedtime.

In addition, alcohol, spicy foods, chocolate, citrus fruits, coffee, caffein-ated drinks, peppermint and tomatoes can trigger heartburn.

What are heartburn symptoms?

Among the most common symptoms of heartburn are chest discomfort and a burning sensation in the throat or chest.

See a doctor if you experience these symptoms. Your doctor may perform various tests to determine the severity of your problem.

Do you have frequent heartburn?

If you suffer from frequent heartburn, 2

or more days per week, you may benefit from a proton pump inhibitor (PPI).

What is a PPI?

The gastric acid pumps found in the stomach produce stomach acid.

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) block these pumps to inhibit acid production at its source.

What type of PPI is recommended?

One of the leading PPI medications recommended for frequent heartburn is called Lansoprazole.

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Compared to other heartburn remedies, Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules 15 mg are to be used once daily for a 14-day course of treatment, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.