Question

why is an antacid tablet taken when you ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

An antacid tablet is taken when you suffer from acidity because an antacid such as milk of magnesia which is a mild base.It helps to neutralize the effect of excessive acid in the stomach

Answer 2

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it neutralise the excessive acid formed due to indigestion

antacid is a basic tablet maily of magnesia (magnesium oxide, Hydroxide and other compound)

it is a weak base and thus safe to take which reacts with HCl in stomach to prevent the further acid evolution and neutralizes to cure our stomach and thus we feel relief from stomach pain

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