Cough and sore throat symptoms were assessed by the Investigator at Baseline and the Week 8 visit. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in symptom intensity (mild, moderate, severe or none) between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Week 8 (depicted in the rows) for all patients.

Los Angeles Classification is used to grade the extension of changes in the oesophagus induced by reflux disease (Grade 0: normal aspect of mucosa; Grade A: ≥1 mucosal breaks no longer than 5 mm; Grade B: ≥1 mucosal breaks >5 mm long; Grade C: mucosal breaks extending between tops of two or more mucosal folds but are <75% of the circumference; Grade D: mucosal breaks ≥75% of the circumference). Healed defined as anything less than Grade A criteria. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in Los Angeles classification between Baseline (table columns) and Week 8 (table rows).

Atrophy was assessed by histopathological examination of cells biopsied from the antrum and classified according to the Sydney classification as mild, moderate, severe or none. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in atrophy classification (mild, moderate, severe or none) between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Atrophy was assessed by histopathological examination of cells biopsied from the corpus and classified according to the Sydney classification as mild, moderate, severe or none. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in atrophy classification (mild, moderate, severe or none) between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Chronic inflammation of the antrum was assessed by histopathology and graded according to the Sydney classification: 0 = None; 1 = mild; 2 = moderate; 3 = Severe

Chronic inflammation of the corpus was assessed by histopathology and graded according to the Sydney classification: 0 = None; 1 = mild; 2 = moderate; 3 = Severe.

Intestinal metaplasia was assessed by biopsy and histopathological examination of the antrum and classified according to the Sydney classification as mild, moderate, severe or none. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in intestinal metaplasia classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Intestinal metaplasia was assessed by biopsy and histopathological examination of the corpus and classified according to the Sydney classification as mild, moderate, severe or none. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in intestinal metaplasia classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The change between testosterone measured at year 5 in males including final visit and Testosterone measured at baseline.

The change between luteinizing hormone measured at year 5 in males including final visit and luteinizing hormone measured at baseline.

The change between follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) measured at year 5 in males including final visit and follicle stimulating hormone measured at baseline.

Visual Acuity was measured using the Snellen eye chart at a distance of 6 meters. Acuity is expressed as a ratio of the test distance (6 M) / the distance the average eye can see the letters on a certain line of the eye chart. Visual acuity of 1 is normal; an individual with acuity of 0.5 could only recognize an object at half the distance compared to an individual with normal acuity.

Adaptation is the ability of the eye to adjust to various levels of darkness and light. Normal and pathological status of adaptation without glare was defined as follows:

• Normal status: Contrast between 1:0.05 and 1:23.5.
• Pathological status: Contrast = 0 or contrast > 1:23.5.

The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in the classification of adaptation without glare between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Adaptation is the ability of the eye to adjust to various levels of darkness and light. Normal and pathological status of adaptation with glare was defined as follows:

• Normal status: Contrast between 1:0.05 and 1:23.5.
• Pathological status: Contrast = 0 or contrast > 1:23.5.

The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in the classification of adaptation with glare between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Accommodation is the adjustment of the focal length of the eye lens to keep an object in focus on the retina as its distance from the eye varies, and is measured in diopters: Diopters = 1/(focal length).

Color vision was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and classified as normal or pathological. Pathological findings include abnormal color vision tests, color blindness and anomalous quotient. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in color vision classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The cornea of the right eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as cataracts, corneal degeneration, opacity, scars or deposits. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in corneal classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The cornea of the left eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as cataracts, corneal degeneration, opacity, scars or deposits. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in corneal classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The lens of the right eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5.

Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as cataracts, lenticular opacities, vacuoles or pseudophakia. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in lens classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The lens of the left eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5.

Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as cataracts, lenticular opacities, vacuoles or pseudophakia. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in lens classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The vitreous body of the right eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5.

Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as myodesopsia, vitreous opacities, degeneration, detachment or prolapse. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in vitreous body classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The vitreous body of the left eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5.

Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as myodesopsia, vitreous opacities, degeneration, detachment or prolapse. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in vitreous body classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The retinal aspect of the right eye (such as color anomalies) was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as deep red ocular fundus, fundus myopicus, retinal disorders, exudates or pigmentation. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in retinal aspect classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The retinal aspect of the left eye (such as color anomalies) was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as deep red ocular fundus, fundus myopicus, retinal disorders, exudates or pigmentation. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in retinal aspect classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The optic nerve and papilla of the right eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as optic nerve cupping, optic nerve cup/disc ratio, or glaucomatous optic disc atrophy. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in optic nerve/papilla classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The optic nerve and papilla of the left eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as optic nerve cupping, optic nerve cup/disc ratio, or glaucomatous optic disc atrophy. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in optic nerve/papilla classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The retinal blood vessels of the right eye were assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as retinal vascular disorder, retinopathy, and retinal hemorrhage. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in retinal blood vessel classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The retinal blood vessels of the left eye were assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as retinal vascular disorder, retinopathy, and retinal hemorrhage. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in retinal blood vessel classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The macula lutea of the right eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as maculopathy, retinal pigmentation, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal hemorrhage or aneurysm. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in macula lutea classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

The macula lutea of the left eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as maculopathy, retinal pigmentation, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal hemorrhage or aneurysm. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in macula lutea classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Participants with moderate symptoms at Baseline.

Participants with severe symptoms at Baseline.

Acid regurgitation symptoms were assessed by the Investigator at Baseline and the Week 8 visit. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in symptom intensity (mild, moderate, severe or none) between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Week 8 (depicted in the rows) for all patients.

Intent to treat population, including all patients who received at least one dose of study medication and had a subsequent rating of the primary efficacy variable.

Difficulty swallowing symptoms were assessed by the Investigator at Baseline and the Week 8 visit. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in symptom intensity (mild, moderate, severe or none) between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Week 8 (depicted in the rows) for all patients.

Intent to treat population, including all patients who received at least one dose of study medication and had a subsequent rating of the primary efficacy variable.

Pain in the upper abdomen symptoms were assessed by the Investigator at Baseline and the Week 8 visit. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in symptom intensity (mild, moderate, severe or none) between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Week 8 (depicted in the rows) for all patients.

Intent to treat population, including all patients who received at least one dose of study medication and had a subsequent rating of the primary efficacy variable.

Nausea and vomiting symptoms were assessed by the Investigator at Baseline and the Week 8 visit. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in symptom intensity (mild, moderate, severe or none) between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Week 8 (depicted in the rows) for all patients.

Intent to treat population, including all patients who received at least one dose of study medication and had a subsequent rating of the primary efficacy variable.

Cough and sore throat symptoms were assessed by the Investigator at Baseline and the Week 8 visit. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in symptom intensity (mild, moderate, severe or none) between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Week 8 (depicted in the rows) for all patients.

Intent to treat population, including all patients who received at least one dose of study medication and had a subsequent rating of the primary efficacy variable.

Los Angeles Classification is used to grade the extension of changes in the oesophagus induced by reflux disease (Grade 0: normal aspect of mucosa; Grade A: ≥1 mucosal breaks no longer than 5 mm; Grade B: ≥1 mucosal breaks >5 mm long; Grade C: mucosal breaks extending between tops of two or more mucosal folds but are <75% of the circumference; Grade D: mucosal breaks ≥75% of the circumference). Healed defined as anything less than Grade A criteria. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in Los Angeles classification between Baseline (table columns) and Week 8 (table rows).

Intent to treat population, including all patients who received at least one dose of study medication and had a subsequent rating of the primary efficacy variable.

Enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells were evaluated and classified by histopathological examinations as Normal, Simple (diffuse) hyperplasia, or Linear, chain producing hyperplasia.

The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in ECL-cell classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows) for all patients.

Safety analysis set, including all participants who received any study medication. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

Atrophy was assessed by histopathological examination of cells biopsied from the antrum and classified according to the Sydney classification as mild, moderate, severe or none. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in atrophy classification (mild, moderate, severe or none) between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, including all participants who received any study medication. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

Atrophy was assessed by histopathological examination of cells biopsied from the corpus and classified according to the Sydney classification as mild, moderate, severe or none. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in atrophy classification (mild, moderate, severe or none) between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, including all participants who received any study medication. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

Chronic inflammation of the antrum was assessed by histopathology and graded according to the Sydney classification: 0 = None; 1 = mild; 2 = moderate; 3 = Severe

Safety analysis set, including all participants who received any study medication. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

Chronic inflammation of the corpus was assessed by histopathology and graded according to the Sydney classification: 0 = None; 1 = mild; 2 = moderate; 3 = Severe.

Safety analysis set, including all participants who received any study medication. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

Intestinal metaplasia was assessed by biopsy and histopathological examination of the antrum and classified according to the Sydney classification as mild, moderate, severe or none. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in intestinal metaplasia classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, including all participants who received any study medication. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

Intestinal metaplasia was assessed by biopsy and histopathological examination of the corpus and classified according to the Sydney classification as mild, moderate, severe or none. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in intestinal metaplasia classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, including all participants who received any study medication. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The change between testosterone measured at year 5 in males including final visit and Testosterone measured at baseline.

Safety analysis set, including all male participants who received any study medication. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The change between luteinizing hormone measured at year 5 in males including final visit and luteinizing hormone measured at baseline.

Safety analysis set, including all male participants who received any study medication. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The change between follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) measured at year 5 in males including final visit and follicle stimulating hormone measured at baseline.

Safety analysis set, including all male participants who received any study medication. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

Visual Acuity was measured using the Snellen eye chart at a distance of 6 meters. Acuity is expressed as a ratio of the test distance (6 M) / the distance the average eye can see the letters on a certain line of the eye chart. Visual acuity of 1 is normal; an individual with acuity of 0.5 could only recognize an object at half the distance compared to an individual with normal acuity.

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

Adaptation is the ability of the eye to adjust to various levels of darkness and light. Normal and pathological status of adaptation without glare was defined as follows:

• Normal status: Contrast between 1:0.05 and 1:23.5.
• Pathological status: Contrast = 0 or contrast > 1:23.5.

The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in the classification of adaptation without glare between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

Adaptation is the ability of the eye to adjust to various levels of darkness and light. Normal and pathological status of adaptation with glare was defined as follows:

• Normal status: Contrast between 1:0.05 and 1:23.5.
• Pathological status: Contrast = 0 or contrast > 1:23.5.

The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in the classification of adaptation with glare between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

Accommodation is the adjustment of the focal length of the eye lens to keep an object in focus on the retina as its distance from the eye varies, and is measured in diopters: Diopters = 1/(focal length).

Safety analysis where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

Color vision was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and classified as normal or pathological. Pathological findings include abnormal color vision tests, color blindness and anomalous quotient. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in color vision classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The cornea of the right eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as cataracts, corneal degeneration, opacity, scars or deposits. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in corneal classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The cornea of the left eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as cataracts, corneal degeneration, opacity, scars or deposits. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in corneal classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The lens of the right eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5.

Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as cataracts, lenticular opacities, vacuoles or pseudophakia. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in lens classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The lens of the left eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5.

Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as cataracts, lenticular opacities, vacuoles or pseudophakia. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in lens classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The vitreous body of the right eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5.

Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as myodesopsia, vitreous opacities, degeneration, detachment or prolapse. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in vitreous body classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The vitreous body of the left eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5.

Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as myodesopsia, vitreous opacities, degeneration, detachment or prolapse. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in vitreous body classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The retinal aspect of the right eye (such as color anomalies) was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as deep red ocular fundus, fundus myopicus, retinal disorders, exudates or pigmentation. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in retinal aspect classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The retinal aspect of the left eye (such as color anomalies) was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as deep red ocular fundus, fundus myopicus, retinal disorders, exudates or pigmentation. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in retinal aspect classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The optic nerve and papilla of the right eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as optic nerve cupping, optic nerve cup/disc ratio, or glaucomatous optic disc atrophy. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in optic nerve/papilla classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The optic nerve and papilla of the left eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as optic nerve cupping, optic nerve cup/disc ratio, or glaucomatous optic disc atrophy. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in optic nerve/papilla classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The retinal blood vessels of the right eye were assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as retinal vascular disorder, retinopathy, and retinal hemorrhage. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in retinal blood vessel classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The retinal blood vessels of the left eye were assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as retinal vascular disorder, retinopathy, and retinal hemorrhage. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in retinal blood vessel classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The macula lutea of the right eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as maculopathy, retinal pigmentation, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal hemorrhage or aneurysm. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in macula lutea classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.

The macula lutea of the left eye was assessed by an Ophthalmologist and judged to be normal or pathological at Baseline and at Year 5. Pathological classification includes abnormal findings such as maculopathy, retinal pigmentation, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal hemorrhage or aneurysm. Normal indicates no pathological findings were observed. The shift table below summarizes the individual transitions in macula lutea classification between Baseline (depicted in the columns) and Year 5 (depicted in the rows).

Safety analysis set, where data were available. Last observation carried forward was utilized.