Efficacy of alginate-based reflux suppressant and magnesium-aluminium antacid gel for treatment of heartburn in pregnancy: a randomized double-blind controlled trial
Meteerattanapipat P, Phupong V
Published in Scientific Reports
Key Findings
There was no difference between alginate-based reflux suppressant and magnesium-aluminium antacid gel in improvement of heartburn frequency (80% vs 88%).
Conclusions
Both agents relieved pregnancy heartburn, with no advantage for the alginate formulation.
Limitations
No placebo arm, 2-week follow-up, pregnancy-specific population.
Supplements Studied
There was no difference between alginate-based reflux suppressant and magnesium-aluminium antacid gel in improvement of heartburn frequency (80% vs 88%).
Outcomes Measured
There was no difference between treatment and control groups in improvement of heartburn frequency (80% vs 88%, p = 0.275)
Study Details
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