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<10%
11 – 20%
21 – 30%
>30%
First trimester
Second trimester
Third trimester
All trimesters equally
Eating small meals
Limit fluid intake with meal
Avoid eating 3 hours before bedtime
Elevation of head of bed
Lying on left side
All of the above
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
H2 receptor blockers
Sodium alginate-based antacids
Other Liquid Antacids
Lifestyle and dietary modifications
Pregnant women
Elderly patients
Patients with GERD
Patients with chronic indigestion
Children above 12 yrs of age
Only sodium alginate based liquid antacid
As a co-prescription with PPIs, H2R blockers
As a co-prescription with other medicines (pain killers/antibiotics)
Antacid + PPI
Alginate antacid + PPI
H2 Antagonist + PPI
Any Other
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Efficacy
Safety profile
Rapid onset of action
Long-lasting relief
Cost-effectiveness
Safety during pregnancy
Speed of action
Patient compliance
Cost
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Patients with obesity
Patients with dietary triggers
Fast-acting relief
Raft-forming mechanism to prevent acid reflux
Long-term safety for chronic use
Fewer side effects (e.g. bloating, constipation)
Dual-action (acid neutralization + raft formation)
Safe for long-term use during pregnancy
Free from common side effects (e.g., bloating, constipation)
Pleasant taste for better compliance