Symptom
Acidity and Heartburn
Also called: tezab · acidity ki dawa
Heartburn is common after spicy food and during pregnancy. Persistent symptoms (>2 weeks), difficulty swallowing, weight loss, or anaemia warrant escalation — H. pylori is widespread in Pakistan.
When to see a doctor — red flags
- Difficulty or painful swallowing
- Vomiting blood or coffee-ground material
- Black, tarry stools
- Unexplained weight loss
- Symptoms not responding to 2 weeks of treatment
This page is for general information only. Anything on this list means: see a doctor or visit an emergency department instead of self-treating.
Common drug classes used
Top medicines used for acidity and heartburn in Pakistan
Ranked by indication match. Click any brand for full uses, dosage, side effects, and prices.
- Mucaine SyrupOxethazaine + Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide
- Dolgina CapsuleDexlansoprazole
- Eskem CapsuleEsomeprazole
- Risek SachetOmeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate
- Famot TabletFamotidine
- Voniza TabletVonoprazan
- Risek CapsuleOmeprazole
- Domel SyrupDomperidone Maleate
- Dijex MP SyrupAluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide + Simethicone
- Sodamint TabletSodium Bicarbonate
- Zopent TabletPantoprazole
- Digestine CapsuleMetoclopramide Resinate
Medicines registered in Pakistan
Based on drug-class match. Always check with a doctor or pharmacist before starting any medicine.
- Citro Soda Sachet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Dijex MP Syrup · 215mg Aluminium Hydroxide, 80mg Magnesium Hydroxide, 25mg Simethicone
- Dolgina Capsule · 30mg, 60mg
- Eskem Capsule · Esomeprazole Magnesium…20 mg
- Mucaine Syrup · 2mg Oxethazaine + Aluminium Hydroxide...291mg + Magnesium Hydroxide...98mg per 5ml
- Nexum Capsule · 40mg
- Risek Capsule · 20mg
- Risek Sachet · Omeprazole 20 mg + Sodium Bicarbonate 1680 mg
- Ruling Capsule · 20mg
- Sodamint Tablet · 300mg Sodium Bicarbonate
- Zopent Tablet · 40mg
Related symptoms
Symptoms that share treatment classes with acidity and heartburn.