What is lactose NF?

The "N.F." stands for National Formulary, indicating pharmaceutical grade lactose, which is milk sugar from cow's milk completely purified of milk proteins.

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What is omeprazole DR 40mg used for?

Omeprazole 40mg Capsules are used to treat the following conditions: In adults: 'Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease' (GORD). This is where acid from the stomach escapes into the gullet (the tube which connects your throat to your stomach) causing pain, inflammation and heartburn. Is it OK to take omeprazole every day? Some people do not need to take omeprazole every day and take it only when they have symptoms. Once you feel better (often after a few days or weeks), you can stop taking it. But taking omeprazole for a short time to treat symptoms is not suitable for everyone. Talk to your doctor about what's best for you.

What is difference between omeprazole and pantoprazole?

While omeprazole is FDA-approved to treat H. pylori in combination with other drugs, pantoprazole is used off-label for this infection. Other off-label uses for both drugs include Barrett's esophagus and ulcers that stem from the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). One may also ask what is the difference between coated and enteric coated aspirin? The enteric coating is an acid-resistant coating that doesn't aggravate stomach ulcers. With the coating, the aspirin is absorbed in the colon rather than in the stomach, he explains. However, while the protective coating helps ulcer sufferers, it dilutes the aspirin's effects for everyone else, his study shows.

What is the difference between enteric-coated and buffered aspirin?

No, Bufferin® is not enteric coated, and it works faster than enteric coated aspirin. Enteric coating is designed to allow caplets to pass through the stomach to the small intestine before dissolving. This means it will take longer for a drug with enteric coating to take effect. Can Bufferin® be used as an antacid?