Proton Indications/Uses

Proton is used to treat the following conditions: In adults: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). This is where acid from the stomach escapes into the gullet causing pain, inflammation and heartburn.
Ulcers in the upper part of the intestine (duodenal ulcer) or stomach (gastric ulcer).
Ulcers which are infected with bacteria called 'Helicobacter pylori'. If the patient has this condition, antibiotics may also be prescribed to treat the infection and allow the ulcer to heal.
Ulcers caused by medicines called NSAIDs. PROTON can also be used to stop ulcers from forming if the patient is taking NSAIDs.
Too much acid in the stomach caused by a growth in the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).
In children: Children over 1 year of age and ≥10kg: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). This is where acid from the stomach escapes into the gullet (the tube which connects the throat to the stomach) causing pain, inflammation and heartburn.
In children, the symptoms of the condition can include the return of stomach contents into the mouth (regurgitation), being sick (vomiting) and poor weight gain.
Children and adolescents over 4 years of age: Ulcers which are infected with bacteria called 'Helicobacter pylori'. If the child has this condition, antibiotics may also be prescribed to treat the infection and allow the ulcer to heal.