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HEARTBURN
• In postmenopausal woman proton
pump inhibitors may increase the risk
of bone fractures.
• Patients that have been treated for a
Clostridium difficile infection in the
past. Proton pump inhibitors may
increase the risk that the infection
may return.
• In the elderly or patients that have
immune system problems. Proton
pump inhibitors may increase the risk
of pneumonia

Not a trivial condition
When symptoms of heartburn are not
controlled with modifications in
lifestyle, and over-the-counter
medicines are needed two or more
times a week, or symptoms remain
unresolved on the medication, a doctor
should be consulted.
When GORD is not treated, serious
complications can occur, such as severe
chest pain that can mimic a heart
attack, oesophageal stricture (a
narrowing or obstruction of the
oesophagus), bleeding, or a premalignant change in the lining of the
oesophagus called Barrett's
oesophagus. Patients with chronic,
untreated heartburn of many years

duration are at substantially greater
risk of developing oesophageal cancer.

Symptoms suggesting
that serious damage may
have already occurred
include:

• Dysphagia: difficulty swallowing or a
feeling that food is trapped behind the
breast bone.
• Bleeding: vomiting blood, or having
tarry, black bowel movements.
• Choking: sensation of acid refluxed into
the windpipe causing shortness of breath,
coughing, or hoarseness of the voice.

• Weight Loss
Acid reflux has a significant role
in asthma, chronic cough and ear,
nose and throat problems — all
referred to as extra-oesophageal
manifestations (EOM) although this
connection may often go unrecognised. GORD should be considered
in these conditions, or it could go
undetected.
With effective treatment, using the
range of medications and preventative
treatments available today, patients
become symptom free, avoid potential
complications and restore their quality
of life.

Marjolein Bench BPharm IMM
Marjolein Bench nee Bettman is a qualified
pharmacist with a degree from Rhodes University.
She also has an IMM diploma. She has worked in the
retail and hospital pharmacy environment for six
years. She then moved into the pharmaceutical
industry and has 20 years of experience in training
medical reps, pharmaceutical sales to GPs,
specialists and pharmacies and brand and marketing
management. She is now director of Workbench
Consulting offering marketing solutions to the
pharmaceutical industry.

Relieves...

Relieves...

Hyperacidity
Indigestion
Flatulence

Heartburn Upset Stomach
Acidity
Indigestion
Gas & Flatulence

Belching
Bloating

Ease the stress on stomach

Dosage: 1 to 2
teaspoonful after
meals

Dosage: 1 Tablet
twice a day

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For orders contact,

Durban Branch: Nolan Pillay ( 071 860 9660 or : [e-mail] or
Bradley Chetty ( 073 250 0147 or : [e-mail]
Ashiyanah Singh ( 081 467 1179 or : [e-mail]
Nellie Vasiliadis ( 072 260 7793 or : [e-mail]
Telesales ( 031 571 2844 or : [e-mail]

Johannesburg Branch: Vin Pillay ( 082 517 3231 or : [e-mail]
Asmitha Singh ( 083 500 6646 or : [e-mail]
Telesales ( 011 309 2700 or : [e-mail]
Western Cape: Chris Haller ( 084 685 5592 or : [e-mail]
Eastern Cape: Cathy Martin ( 083 656 5534 or : [e-mail]