Heartburn Medication

• Pharmacies reporting shortages of other heartburn medications after Zantac recall

  Canadian pharmacies are reporting shortages of a popular heartburn medication sold under the brand name Pepcid.

  Health

  Jan 15, 2020
  
• Health Canada continues investigation as more heartburn medications recalled

  Now, a total of 27 ranitidine products have been recalled after an impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was detected in some of the drugs.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2019
  
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• Taking heartburn medication? You may be at higher risk of recurring C. diff infections

  A new study says medications like Nexium and Zantac could be impacting important gut bacteria and causing infections.

  Health

  Mar 29, 2017
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• Reality Check: Should some prescription drugs become available over-the-counter?

  A new study says up to a billion dollars could be saved by making some common drugs available over-the-counter, instead of requiring a prescription. But experts say it's not worth the risk.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2017