Question

Explain function of Antacid with the help of an example.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Antacids neutralize stomach acid to cut down on heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and stomach upset. Some antacids also contain simethicone, an ingredient that helps your body get rid of gas. Some antacids contain ingredients that can cause diarrhea, such as magnesium, or constipation, such as aluminum.

Examples of antacids include:

• Aluminum hydroxide gel (Alternagel, Amphojel)
• Calcium carbonate (Alka-Seltzer, Tums)
• Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
• Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids
• Pepto-Bismol

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Antacids neutralize stomach acid to cut down on heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and stomach upset. Some antacids also contain simethicone, an ingredient that helps your body get rid of gas. Some antacids contain ingredients that can cause diarrhea, such as magnesium, or constipation, such as aluminum.

Examples of antacids include:

Aluminum hydroxide gel (Alternagel, Amphojel)

Calcium carbonate (Alka-Seltzer, Tums)

Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)

Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids

Pepto-Bismol