what are antacids ? Give example ?
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Answer:
Antacids are medication that 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. Others have ingredients that can lead to diarrhea or constipation.
Explanation:
Aluminum hydroxide gel (Alternagel, Amphojel)
Calcium carbonate (Alka-Seltzer, Tums)
Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids.
Pepto-Bismol.
Antacids are a class of medicines that neutralize acid in the stomach. They contain ingredients such as aluminum, calcium, magnesium, or sodium bicarbonate which act as bases (alkalis) to counteract stomach acid and make its pH more neutral.Example Calcium carbonate and Magnesium hydroxide