Question

define antacids...........

Answer 1

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Explanation:

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antacids are medicines which is used to neutralise the excess acid present in the sromach during indegestion.

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Answer 2

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❒ Definition

Antacids are a class of medicines that neutralize acid in the stomach, they contain ingredients such as aluminum, calcium, magnesium which act as bases to counteract stomach acid and make its pH more neutral.

❒Antacids are used to

• relieve the symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD also called acid reflux),
• heartburn or indigestion (also called dyspepsia).
• By neutralizing stomach acid,
• antacids relieve symptoms such as burning in the chest or throat area caused by acid reflux,
• a bitter taste in the mouth,
• a persistent dry cough,
• pain when lying down,
• regurgitation.....etc.

❒ Examples

• Magnesium oxide antacids: treat magnesium deficiency.
• Magnesium oxide antacids: treat magnesium deficiency.

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