Medications for stomach pain may be antacids, stomach wall protectors, or medicines that speed up emptying of the stomach. The best known medicines are Omeprazole and Ranitidine, which can also be used to treat gastritis and ulcers.
The pain in the stomach can be caused mainly by excessive gas, gastritis or due to the ingestion of contaminated food, which in addition to the pain, can also cause vomiting and diarrhea. Ideally, stomach pain should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, so that proper treatment is done.
The following are the main types of remedies used to treat stomach pain.
Antacid Remedies
Antacids work by decreasing the production of stomach acid that is produced to aid in the digestion of food. By reducing acid production, these drugs cause the stomach to be less assaulted and the pain and burning sensation diminishes.
These medications are usually made from magnesium, calcium or aluminum, and some examples are Ranitidine, Sonrisal, Omeprazole and Pepsamar.
Gastric mucosal protective medicines
Protective medicines for the gastric mucosa function as a barrier between the stomach wall and the gastric acid acid, protecting the cells from the digestive action of the acid. Usually gastric mucosal protectors are most often used in cases of ulcers because they protect the injured area and allow recovery of the stomach.
Some examples of this type of medicine are Omeprazole, Lansoprazole or Pantoprazole.
Remedies to empty the stomach
Stomach-relieving drugs work by accelerating intestinal transit, making food less time in the stomach, thereby reducing the time the acid gets in contact with the wall of the stomach.
Drugs that accelerate emptying of the stomach are also used to treat reflux and vomiting, and some examples are Domperidone, Metoclopramide or Cisapride.
It is important to remember that these medicines may decrease the action of other medicines if taken at the same time, such as antibiotics, for example. In addition, they can cause side effects such as nausea, diarrhea and constipation, so it is best to take them according to medical advice.
Home Remedies for Stomach Pain
Some examples of home remedies for stomach pain are:
- Tea of espinheira-santa;
- Aroeira tea;
- Lettuce tea;
- Dandelion tea;
- Artemisia tea.
These teas should be taken 3 to 4 times a day, preferably in fasting and between meals. See how to prepare these teas.
In addition to medications, see what to do to treat stomach pain.
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