what are antacids? explain their role in providing relief from stomach ache. give two examples.
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Antiacids are drugs that counteract or neutralize the effect of acids in the stomach to relieve indigestion and heartburn. They normally come in form of liquid or chewable tablets. The examples of known antiacids include milk of magnesia, Alka-Seltzer, Alternagel, Pepto-Bismol. When one have any indigestion you can buy any of those antiacids to provide you with the relief from stomach ache.
Antacids are medicines available over the counter which is used to treat acidity of stomach, indigestion, heartburn or simply a stomach upset.
They are easy to ingest and come in powder form, liquid or as chewable tablet. The common ingredients are sodium bicarbonate and citric acid which reacts with water to produce carbon dioxide and therefore effervescence. Some antacids also contain simethicone and alginic acid which controls gas and act as an acid barrier.
Two well-known antacid brands are Eno and Alka-Seltzer.