Zantac 75 Tablet Relief of Heartburn Review

Zantac 75 is a product of the Pfizer Corporation and it is one of several antacid products that I use on a weekly basis. I am prone to getting heartburn and sometimes, it can reach the level of a full- blown acid reflux attack.  Acid reflux is accompanied by severe coughing, a burning feeling in the throat, and the horrific taste of stomach acid (combined with the food/drink you ate) coating your taste buds. The taste is so putrid, it cannot be described in words. It is particularly nasty when brought about by ice cream- one of my favorite late night indulgences.  

Preventing acid reflux is the main reason I take medications like Zantac 75. Between 30 and 60 minutes before an eating binge, I pop one of these tablets to eliminate the chances for an acid eruption during the night. These tablets work like a charm, eliminating practically any chance for an acid reflux episode during the evening hours. Even if I have been eating very close to bedtime, one Zantac 75 tablet is all I need to give me peace of mind.

Zantac 75 is also effective for eliminating heartburn and acid indigestion after the symptoms have already made themselves known. My experience with Zantac 75 when used to eliminate heartburn that already exists is good, but not great. I find that Zantac 75 takes a little longer to get working than some other heavy- duty antacids I commonly use. Also, it depends on the severity of the problem. If I experience a small amount of stomach pain from overeating, Zantac 75 has no problem attacking the acid and eliminating the pain. But if acid reflux is the problem, Zantac 75 takes a little longer to get the job done. It is still superior to the ordinary antacids like Tums and Rolaids, but not as effective as some of the other brands of acid reducers.

Overall, Zantac 75 is a very good acid reducer that functions best when used as a preventative medicine to stop stomach acid buildup before it gets out of hand. It isn't as good when used for instant relief, but it still performs its job quite well in either instance. It isn't the best acid reducer on the market, but it does perform better than average and I will continue to buy it from time to time when stomach acid becomes a serious problem.