Question

5 medicines which are generally prescribed to treat acidity , also write the name of salt present in the medicines

Answer 1

Antacids are medicines that are taken to get relieve from symptoms of acidity, indigestion or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease).

Some common medicine names are:

(i) Di-gel – Magnesium hydroxide , Aluminum Hydroxide, simethicone

(ii) Gaviscon - Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Carbonate

(iii) Acid Gone - Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Carbonate

(iv) Phillip’s Milk of Magnesia - Magnesium hydroxide

(v) Gelusil - Magnesium hydroxide , Aluminum Hydroxide, simethicone