This is what I use.
http://www.drugs.com/ranitidine.html
I used to get acid reflux real bad, at times I thought I was going to choke to death it was so bad. Then I started taking Ranitidine and Famotidine. I tried one then the other.
For me Ranitidine (
Zinetac )seemd to work best so after trying Famotidine a few weeks I switched to Ranitidine as my go to acid reducer. I will use Famotidine when I can't find Ranitidine but since it doesn't work as well for me I go back to Ranitidine as soon as I can get it.
I have not had a acid reflux event in many months, and then, only because I had forgot to take my medication for several days.
If I do forget or if I eat something that triggers excessive acid and need immediate relief I mix one teaspoon of baking soda in a 1/4 glass of water and drink it in one shot.
The results are very uncomfortable for a few minutes, then in less then ten minutes, total relief.
First one feels bloated. At first it is just a minor discomfort but that quickly escalates to major discomfort. Then one starts to belch, like major belching. This lasts for maybe ten minutes and with each belch one feels better till at the end, about fifteen minutes, one feels right as rain.
I wouldn't recommend trying this full strength first time. I'm not sure that would be a good idea. But I'm pretty sure starting with 1/4 teaspoon would be safe.
http://www.healthline.com/health/ger...da#HowItWorks2
Best of luck and I hope you get this under control. It is no fun, no fun at all.