I don't use either..what i do use is ....Titralac plus..with Simethicone..Nick...

before meal around 30 mins and after meals...Nick...

I have use Gaviscon and it helps, I just do what the bottle says, it doesn't cure it but he definitely helps for me!!

Hi tropicalmom, You still need to be careful with over the counter stuff like mylanta & tums. Once in a while it won't hurt you but they say even those too much makes the acids in your stomach less and once you stop those it comes back full force. If you can try to stick to the natural stuff. papaya chewables work great and won't hurt the tummy or make less acid. You want the lining of your stomach to heal. Hope your doing good not being on the pepcid, how is that going for you by the way? I am doing pretty good right now. No flares up and i hope it stays that way too.
Take care,
MASHlover

I used Gaviscon when I had a seriously ulcerated esophagus following the use of a biophosphonate for my bones (Fosamax). It was wonderful! I used it at bedtime. For a serious, short term problem, Gaviscon is excellent.

I would not, personally, use it on a regular basis, though. It contains aluminum, which may not really be good for you in the long run.

I use them together every once in a while.

I cannot eat cilantro and when it is in something and I get a few little flakes of it my tummy goes nuts with acid...and reflux.

I use Mylanta to neutralize the acid in my throat and Gaviscon to create the barrier.

The next day, Mylanta will give you "green apple quick step" if you know what I mean...it will "clean your clock".

That is the only way I can sleep four hours after cilantro...lettuce does it to me too. Weird, I know.

So, sometimes if needed, I take a multi-enzyme tablet to help digest any oil from the food as well.

That is in addition to my daily Prilosec.

Mallox tab lets work very well for me. I have tried prilosec, mylanta, pepto bismol and i have bentyl for emergency abdominal pain only.
Mallox is working so far. Don't delve into to many try one thing and see how it works. Also watch your oils, caffine, sweets, spices and fatty acids..I beleive Mallox has symethicone in it as well...Sus

Definately Gaviscon..I take Nexium 40 mg everyday and if my gerd is more bothersome then usual I take one spoonful of Gaviscon before bed. It coats the stomach and forms a barrier so that the acid can't ride up into the esophagus so easily. I don't find natural things really worth anything in my opinion only.