What are the best heartburn medicines?
AI Visibility Ranking
Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.
DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 6 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.
| Rank | Brand | Named by | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tums | 5/6 | 83.0 |
| 2 | Mylanta | 4/6 | 43.2 |
| 3 | Prilosec OTC | 5/6 | 42.2 |
| 4 | Rolaids | 3/6 | 40.0 |
| 5 | Pepcid | 3/6 | 33.5 |
| 6 | Famotidine (Pepcid AC) | 3/6 | 27.9 |
| 7 | Maalox | 3/6 | 22.9 |
| 8 | Nexium | 2/6 | 21.3 |
| 9 | Nexium 24HR | 3/6 | 16.0 |
| 10 | Alka-Seltzer | 2/6 | 13.8 |
Sources these answers cited
The sites each surface's answer cited this week. The logos are the surfaces that cited the site.
| Source | Cited by |
|---|---|
| fda.govpublic · Over-The-Counter (OTC) Heartburn Treatment | FDA | |
| goodrx.comThe 3 OTC Heartburn Meds for GERD and Acid Reflux - GoodRx | |
| webmd.comreference · Heartburn and GERD Relief: Prescription and OTC Medications - WebMD | |
| bannerhealth.combannerhealth.com | |
| health.usnews.comBest Heartburn Medicines (Acid Reducers) Pharmacist Ranked | U.S. News | |
| bestreviews.com5 Best Heartburn Medicines - Nov. 2026 - BestReviews | |
| blog.walgreens.comwalgreens.com | |
| cigna.comcigna.com | |
| doctronic.aiBest Acid Reflux Medication With the Fewest Side Effects (2026) - Doctronic | |
| express-scripts.comNeed heartburn relief? Here are your medication options. | Express Scripts | |
| familydoctor.orgAntacids and Acid Reducers: OTC Relief for Heartburn and Acid Reflux | Family Doctor | |
| hartfordhospital.orghartfordhospital.org |
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