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FAQ > Stomach Acid > The television ad says that the purple pill heals erosions in the esophagus. Is that true?

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The television ad says that the purple pill heals erosions in the esophagus. Is that true?

All of the proton pump inhibitors heal esophageal erosions if taken properly and if the patient follows antireflux measures such as sleeping on a slant, staying up 90 minutes after eating, and minimizing the use of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, aspirin, non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, chocolate, and peppermint. Only 1 drug manufacturer brags about it on television. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration only permits onto the market those proton pump inhibitors which have demonstrated the ability to heal esophageal erosions in patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease.