Proton pump inhibitors have long been considered the gold standard in the treatment of heartburn. However, for the most part, people suffering from heartburn who have decided to self-medicate have so far been unable to reach proton pump inhibitors. By using short-term solutions to relieve heartburn, many people have not found a way out of the vicious circle of heartburn recurrence for years and years. With the pan-European approval of CONTROLOC Control (pantoprazole 20 mg) as an OTC treatment for heartburn, pharmacists at the pharmacy were given the opportunity to offer a definitive solution to recurrent heartburn with CONTROLOC Control tablets.
There is an urgent need for a change in the way heartburn is treated
A recent study of more than 30,000 people with heartburn problems revealed a significant gap in heartburn treatment in Europe. As many as 25% of the population suffers from recurrent heartburn, which lasts at least one day and recurs more than once a month. Today, more than 80% of people who suffer from heartburn opt for self-medication. Despite the fact that many antacids and H2 receptor blockers are available over-the-counter in pharmacies, heartburn recurs in most users. Due to the shortcomings of these traditional OTC medications, which most people with heartburn rely on, one in four of them remained trapped in a vicious cycle of heartburn recurrence. In short, with an effective OTC drug that will help people with heartburn to break the cycle of its recurrence, we should by no means delay.
Proton pump inhibitors - an established drug of choice Doctors have been prescribing proton pump inhibitors to people with recurrent heartburn for many years. Unlike conventional OTC drugs, Controloc Control inhibits the proton pump, thereby effectively reducing gastric acid secretion and thus also preventing acid reflux and heartburn.
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CONTROLOC Control is unique in the group of proton pump inhibitors, as it undoubtedly stands out both in terms of efficiency and safety. CONTROLOC Control uniquely binds to two different proton pump locations. Clinical data suggest that CONTROLOC Control provides a longer-lasting inhibition of acid secretion. In addition, it has fewer documented interactions with other drugs than any other proton pump inhibitor or any of the other OTC heartburn medications, making it an ideal option for treating heartburn without a prescription.