Antaacid are used for the treatment of indigestion.give reason-
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antacid is used for the treatment of indigestion. this is to neutralise the excess action of acid in stomach due to overeating.
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The stomach(Gastric glands to be precise) secretes Hydrochloric acid(HCl)
Since antacids are Mostly strong bases(Like Milk of Magnesia or Mg(OH)2)
The base(antacid) neutralises acid(HCl) to give salt and water,hence providing relief from acidity.
Since antacids are Mostly strong bases(Like Milk of Magnesia or Mg(OH)2)
The base(antacid) neutralises acid(HCl) to give salt and water,hence providing relief from acidity.
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