Question

what should be ideal property for an antacid preparation​

Answer 1

Answer:

An ideal antacid pharmaceutical composition has the following general characteristics:Non-systemic; i.e., not absorbed from the GI tract.Ability to raise the pH of the stomach to values in the range of pH 3-4.5.ability to maintain the desired pH for an adequate length of time.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The ideal property of an antacid is that it should not be absorbable, buffer in the pH range of 4-6, and cannot cause systemic alkalosis.  

Explanation:

Antacids are the medicines used to neutralize and counteract the stomach's acid.

They are used to treat heartburn and indigestion.

Properties of antacid:

1. Should be water-soluble.
2. Very fine particles.
3. Not easily absorbable.
4. Should not cause constipation.
5. Non-toxic.
6. Long-term impact.
7. Should not act as a laxative.
8. Should not cause systemic alkalosis.
9. Easily available.
10. No side effects.

Examples of antacids are sodium bicarbonate, aluminium hydroxide gel, and magnesium hydroxide mixture.

Hence, the ideal property for an antacid preparation are not absorbable, buffer in the pH range of 4-6, and cannot cause systemic alkalosis.