what are antacids name two of its main components
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An antacid is a medicine that neautralizis the effect of acid.Specially in our stomach.
Ex -Milk of magnesia, Tums
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Ex -Milk of magnesia, Tums
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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.
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