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Speaking at the same event, Dr. Prasetyo Widhi Buwono of the Indonesian Medical
               Association (IDI) said the temporary  suspension was unlikely to affect people  who
               currently take ranitidine.

               "What are the other medications [that can be used to treat peptic and gastric ulcers]?
               Ranitidine is classified as a histamine blocker, which stops the secretion of gastric
               acid.  Other  products  that  can  be  used  as  substitutes  are  famotidine;  antacids  to
               neutralize  gastric  acid;  and  sucralfate,  which  covers  the  damaged  walls  of  the
               stomach, so it makes no contact with gastric acid. Another widely distributed group is
               proton-pump inhibitors, such as Omeprazole and Lansoprazole, which have a stronger
               effect against gastric acid," the medical specialist said.

               He added that antacids and proton-pump inhibitors are covered by BPJS Kesehatan,
               the national health insurance scheme.

               However,  he  said  there  were  also  ways  to  avoid  peptic  and  gastric  ulcers,  and
               gastroesophageal reflux disease – commonly known as heartburn.

               "Reduce or avoid certain foods, such as spicy and oily foods; take enough rest; eat
               timely; and one we usually forget: manage stress and anxiety," he said.
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