Are common heartburn products putting your health at risk?
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) such as products like Nexium and Somac have long been the go-to treatment for reflux, indigestion, and other gastric acid-related conditions.
However, the long-term use of PPIs has sparked growing concern over their safety, leading to class action lawsuits in the U.S. and now most recently, in Australia. A prominent legal firm in Australia is exploring a potential class action against makers of common heartburn drugs, for failing to disclose the long-term health risks associated with Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs). The lawsuit brings to light the potential side effects linked to prolonged PPI use including kidney disease, bone fractures, further gastric issues and cancer.
Channel 9 news reported “Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca settled a US lawsuit late last year, paying $630 million to almost 19,000 patients who claimed two proton pump inhibitors – Nexium and Prilosec (marketed as Losec in Australia) – caused their chronic kidney disease.” (see the full article here)
With millions of Australians relying on these medications for relief, growing awareness of these risks is prompting patients to explore safer alternatives to managing gastric health.
Safer Alternatives Available
Amid this shift, attention has turned to Raydel Abexol 50mg, a gentler and safer alternative to supporting digestive and gastric health. Raydel Abexol contains the active ingredient of beeswax alcohols; clinically supported long chain alcohols that have been extracted and purified from bees wax. As a crucial distinction from PPIs, which suppress the body’s natural acid production and disrupt gastric processes, beeswax alcohols work through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant pathways, promoting the protection and repair of the stomach lining without interfering with gastric acid production.
Registered with the Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia (TGA), Abexol is indicated to relieve symptoms of indigestion, heartburn and abdominal discomfort while also supporting overall improved gastrointestinal health.
Additionally, Abexol also reinforces the gastric mucosa, helping to fortify the stomach lining against triggers such as stress and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This protective effect supports the stomach’s resilience in the face of these irritants.
As the conversation around PPI safety continues to grow, Raydel Abexol represents a promising solution for those seeking to support their gastric health without the risks associated with prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors. Beeswax alcohols present a solution that supports the stomach’s natural healing and protective processes without the risks tied to acid suppression.
If you would like to experience the benefits of Abexol, Beeswax Alcohols, Raydel is offering 15% off to first time customers.
To find out more, click here and use the code: OSABEXOL to redeem offer. Also available at select pharmacies
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This is a sponsored article produced in partnership with Raydel.