Tablets. Tips for managing heartburn: do not lie flat or bend over after eating. Do not wear tight-fitting clothing around the stomach. Do not eat before bedtime. Raise the head of your bed. Avoid heartburn-causing foods such as rich, spicy, fatty or fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and certain fruits and vegetables. Eat slowly and avoid big meals. If overweight, lose weight. Quit smoking. Just one tablet prevents and relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating and drinking certain foods and beverages.