Relief for frequent heartburn
Do you experience heartburn two or more times a week or is it affecting your daily life? Zanzole 24HR can help you take control of frequent heartburn and it’s available directly from your pharmacist, without the need for a prescription.
So switch to Zanzole 24HR today and manage heartburn on your terms.
HOW DOES ZANZOLE 24HR WORK?
Zanzole 24HR is a type of medicine called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by decreasing the amount of acid made by the stomach which may help relieve your symptoms.
COMPARE TREATMENTS FOR HEARTBURN
Zanzole 24HR may be a suitable way to manage your heartburn if it occurs frequently or if it’s interfering with your life. Compared to antacids that offer short term relief (up to 30 minutes), Zanzole 24HR provides all day heartburn relief when taken as directed.
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Frequent symptoms (≥2x per week) |
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PPI (e.g. Zanzole 24HR)
Zanzole 24HR works by turning off pumps that produce acid in the stomach. How quickly does it work? It starts working in 2–3 hours, but can take up to a few days for full effect. Can relief last the day? Yes, relief lasts for up to 24 hours. |
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Dose: 1 tablet per day. |
| Mild, intermittent symptoms (≤ 1x day per week) |
H2 Receptor Antagonists
H2 receptor antagonists, or H2RAs, work by blocking one of the signals that tell your body to produce acid. How quickly does it work? It starts working in as little as 30 minutes. Can relief last the day? Relief lasts 12 to 24 hours. |
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Dose: 1–2 tablets per day. |
Antacids
Antacids neutralise acid in the stomach, but heartburn relief is usually short term. How quickly does it work? It starts working in as little as 5 minutes. Can relief last the day? Relief lasts up to 30 minutes. |
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Dose: Up to 4 times per day. |
Alginates
Alginates form a physical barrier that lies on top of the stomach. How quickly does it work? It starts working in as little as 4 minutes. Can relief last the day? Relief lasts for up to 3–4 hours. |
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Dose: Several times per day. |
WARNING SIGNS AND WHEN TO SEEK HELP
Seek immediate help if you experience severe chest pain or pressure, especially when combined with other symptoms such as pain in the arm or jaw or difficulty breathing.
Make an appointment with your doctor if:
- Heartburn occurs more than twice a week
- Symptoms persist despite use of over-the-counter medications such as Zanzole 24HR
- You have difficulty swallowing
- You have persistent nausea or vomiting
- You have weight loss because of poor appetite or difficulty eating
If symptoms persist or recur within 2 weeks of completing the course of Zanzole 24HR, consult your doctor. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are not feeling better or your symptoms worsen while you are taking Zanzole 24HR.
Consult your doctor immediately if you are concerned, in particular if you:
- Experience pain or indigestion during treatment with Zanzole 24HR
- Vomit blood or food
- Pass black (blood-stained) stools
If you notice any of the following serious side effects, tell your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital:
- Liver problems (often seen as yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, feeling generally unwell, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite)
- Shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
- Severe skin reaction
For full details of possible side effects with Zanzole 24HR, please refer
to the consumer medicine information (CMI). Click here to download.
