Best over the counter medication for acid stomach?

[BusStopBetty]

Had a bug recently which made me feel awfully sick, but wasn't actually sick. Can't quite shake it off, still feel nauseous and have a stomach that feels like a washing machine filled with acid.

Any suggestions for medication gratefully received.

[FadedRed]

Ranitidine is the propriety name for branded name Zantac. Take one every 12 hours, although there is a longer acting variety I think which lasts 20 hours. If the symptom persists you need to see your GP.

[ChesterFuckingDraws]

Ranitidine (you'll get it in supermarkets) is good for acid. I take 2a day (150mg), on the advice of my GP and a glug of gaviscone if I need anything extra.

[BusStopBetty]

Thank you. I'll pop out in the morning.

Eating lots helps but is not helping my waistline.

[IHeartKingThistle]

Omeprazole from GP was the only thing that helped me when I was in the same situation. Zantac works in the same way but I needed something stronger. Took double dose of Omeprazole for a long time as my stomach was inflamed. Feel better soon.

[Groovee]

I would see your GP. They can prescribe stronger stuff. I've moved on to lansoprazol now while awaiting an endoscopy.

[MakeLemonade]

Omeprazole is the best thing and you can now get it over the counter too.

[BusStopBetty]

Thanks everyone. I've bought some omeprazole so I'll see how that goes before I bother the gp. Hopefully it's just a side effect of the bug and will settle down.

[MeadowHay]

I've been taking omeprazole for years now for acid relux, I get it on prescription but I know you can get it OTC now. Works very well and starts working quite quickly too.

[BusStopBetty]

Two doses in and I do feel a bit better today.