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Is it okay to take Gelfos (an antacid) frequently when I have heartburn?

Regular, long-term use can further impair gastric function, so caution is advised.

약국에서 쉽게 살 수 있는 현탁액 형태의 제산제는 속 쓰림을 빠르게 가라앉히지만, 알루미늄이나 마그네슘 성분이 포함되어 있어 부작용이 있을 수 있습니다.

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