Pepsin denatures (is permanently destroyed) in a sufficiently alkaline pH, so you could also just drink some water with baking soda mixed in. Say half a teaspoo

Pepsin denatures (is permanently destroyed) in a sufficiently alkaline pH, so you could also just drink some water with baking soda mixed in. Say half a teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of water might do the trick. Personally I found my worst heartburn was at night, so sleeping with a wedge pillow stopped me from needing pills. (Disclaimer: I am not a doctor.)