What kind of chemical substance is an antacid?
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Antacids are the oldest effective medications for heartburn. Chalk (calcium carbonate) has been chewed for centuries to provide some relief and is still popular. Most commercially available antacids are combinations of aluminum and magnesium hydroxide.
Magnesium Hydroxide: Mg(OH)2
Aluminum Hydroxide: Al(OH)3
Calcium Carbonate: CaCO3
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Antacids are a group (class) of medicines which help to neutralise the acid content of your stomach. Antacids include aluminium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate and magnesium trisilicate. These come in various brand names and are available as tablets and liquids.
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