The aim of this trial was to compare short-term efficacy of an alginate (Gaviscon®, 4 × 10 mL/day) and omeprazole (20 mg/day) on GERD symptoms in general practice. Methods A 14-day multicentre ...

That said, over-the-counter omeprazole only comes in a 20-mg dose, whereas with a prescription, you can get a 10-mg, 20-mg, and a 40-mg dose, depending on your needs. Private insurers manage both ...

The study included 30 adult patients who had experienced GERD-related symptoms on at least 2 days per week for 3 months while receiving a standard-dose PPI (omeprazole 20 mg once daily).

It showed that Gaviscon® (4 × 10 mL/day) was not inferior to omeprazole 20 mg/day in achieving onset of the first 24-h heartburn-free period after initial dosing in patients with moderate GERD ...