"The Top 2 Over-the-Counter Remedies Recommended by a Pharmacist"
Pharmacist Angela Dori recommends two over-the-counter remedies, Gaviscon and Reflex gourmet, containing sodium alginate as the most effective for treating heartburn by forming a physical barrier to block stomach acid from traveling up the throat. These products are found to be more effective than other over-the-counter anti-acids and have been backed by research studies.