Question

what are antacids name two of its main components

Answer 1

An antacid is a medicine that neautralizis the effect of acid.Specially in our stomach.
Ex -Milk of magnesia, Tums
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Answer 2

Answer:

Antacids are certain chemical compounds or supplements, that are taken in order to neutralize the gastric acids and calm down the burning effect known as acidity in the stomach.

Explanation:

Some commonly used antacids are Magnesium hydroxide, available in the market in the name of Milk of Magnesia.

Two of the main components of an antacid are:

i) Hydroxides of either Magnesium or Aluminium, most preferably Magnesium Hydroxide.

ii) Calcium Carbonate or Sodium Bicarbonate.