The 15 best acid reducer brands
PEPCID, Kirkland Signature and Prilosec OTC lead our ranking of 15 acid reducer brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.
Acid Reducer brands, ranked
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PEPCID
Famotidine tablets that work as an H2 blocker, reducing the acid your stomach produces rather than neutralizing what is already there.
Top products: Pepcid AC Maximum Strength· Pepcid AC Original Strength
Website: pepcid.com |Brands like PEPCID
Popularity 10.0/10
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Kirkland Signature
Costco's private label, sold in large counts of omeprazole and famotidine tablets, usually cheaper per dose than name-brand reducers.
Top products: Acid Controller· Omeprazole 20 mg 24HR
Brands like Kirkland Signature
Popularity 6.3/10
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Prilosec OTC
Original 20 mg proton pump tablets taken once daily before a meal, used in 14-day courses for frequent heartburn.
Top products: Prilosec OTC
Website: prilosecotc.com |Brands like Prilosec OTC
Popularity 6.2/10
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Tagamet
Cimetidine, an older H2 blocker sold as HB 200 mg tablets, including a cool mint version for quick use after eating.
Top products: Tagamet HB 200mg
Website: tagamet.com |Brands like Tagamet
Popularity 3.6/10
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GoodSense
Store-label omeprazole and famotidine acid reducers sold in multipacks, including orally disintegrating omeprazole tablets for easy swallowing.
Top products: GoodSense Omeprazole Delayed Release· GoodSense Famotidine 10mg
Website: goodsense.com |Brands like GoodSense
Popularity 3.5/10
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TUMS
Calcium carbonate antacid chews and tablets that neutralize stomach acid quickly, with flavours and smoothie-style options.
Website: tums.com |Brands like TUMS
Popularity 2.8/10
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Alka-Seltzer
The original formula contains aspirin, so skip it if you cannot take NSAID pain relievers.
Website: alkaseltzer.com |Brands like Alka-Seltzer
Popularity 2.2/10
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Rolaids
Pairs calcium carbonate with magnesium hydroxide, so the mix balances the constipating effect of calcium alone.
Website: rolaids.com |Brands like Rolaids
Popularity 2.2/10
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Zegerid
Sodium bicarbonate buffers the omeprazole in these capsules and packets, which is meant to speed up relief compared with plain tablets.
Website: zegeridotc.com |Brands like Zegerid
Popularity 1.8/10
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Eno
Contains sodium bicarbonate and citric acid, so people on low-sodium diets should check with a doctor first.
Website: eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com |Brands like Eno
Popularity 1.5/10
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Perrigo
Contract and store-brand OTC maker, so many of its acid reducers sell under retailer labels, typically famotidine or omeprazole tablets.
Website: perrigodirect.com |Brands like Perrigo
Popularity 0.9/10
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12
Assured
Assured Allies is a caregiving company that assists families with aging issues. They offer various services, ranging from basic in-home care to dementia and Alzheimer's care. They recognize how difficult it may be for family caregivers to juggle their responsibilities...
Website: assured.care |Brands like Assured
Popularity 0.9/10
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Johnson & Johnson
Doc Johnson has celebrated over 45 years as the leading player in the adult novelty industry. Rather than spreading its wings and flying abroad, the brand has decided to grow its even roots further and stick to its Californian heritage....
Website: docjohnson.com |Brands like Johnson & Johnson
Popularity 0.7/10
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Gaviscon
Alginate-based liquid and chewable tablets that form a protective layer floating on stomach contents to block reflux.
Website: gaviscon.com |Brands like Gaviscon
Popularity 0.7/10
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Phazyme
Simethicone tablets and softgels that break up gas bubbles, aimed at bloating rather than acid.
Website: phazyme.com |Brands like Phazyme
Popularity 0.7/10
Official websites and social accounts
| Brand | Website | X / Twitter | YouTube | ||
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| PEPCID | pepcid.com | /Pepcid | – | @pepcid | PepcidBrand |
| Prilosec OTC | prilosecotc.com | – | – | – | – |
| Tagamet | tagamet.com | – | – | – | – |
| GoodSense | goodsense.com | /goodsensebrand | – | – | – |
| TUMS | tums.com | /TUMS | tumsofficial | @TUMSOfficial | tums |
| Alka-Seltzer | alkaseltzer.com | – | – | – | – |
| Rolaids | rolaids.com | – | – | – | – |
| Zegerid | zegeridotc.com | – | – | – | – |
| Eno | eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com | – | – | – | – |
