| abstract |
This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for use in the treatment and relief of indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn and other gastrointestinal disorders in mammals, including humans, by administering compositions comprising: (i) an amount effective in the relief of gastrointestinal or esophagus disorders of an H2 antagonist selected from a compound of formula (I) and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, stereoisomers or polymorphs and (ii) an amount effective in relief of gastrointestinal or esophagus disorders of at least one of the alginates and (iii) an amount effective in relief of gastrointestinal distress of an antacid wherein the antacid provides a buffering effect and generates carbon dioxide to aerate the alginate. |