Most antacids contain oxygen and some sort of metal (calcium, sodium, potassium, aluminum, and magnesium are common). Additionally, most will contain hydrogen (in Mg(OH)2 and Al(OH)3), carbon (in CaCO3), or both (in NaHCO3 and KHCO3).
The active ingredient is sodium-bicarbonate
Antacids contain Calcium Carbonate. This chemical neutralizes acid on contact.
in an antacid tablet there is alkali and other chemicals
Antacid tablets may contain:
- sodium bicarbonate
- sodium or magnesium carbonate
- aluminium or magnesium hydroxide
What is found in antacid tablets
Antacids often contain aluminium.
Antacids are medicine that counteract acidity. The different types of antacids are sodium antacids (Alka-seltzers), calcium antacids (Tums) and magnesium antacids (Maalox).
Base salts
milk, yogurt, bananas, ice cream
They contain alkali with a scale of pH 7.0
Some drugs absorption depends on stomach acidity. If you use antacids, it might decrease (or increase) its absorption. Some antacids contain calcium that binds with some drugs (so will cancel its effect and absoprtion).
alkaloids, to counter the acids that cause heartburn
Many antacids and calcium supplements contain calcium carbonate.
Antacids contain carbonates as Na2CO3 and NaHCO3.
Antacids commonly contain ions such as calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), or aluminum (Al3+) to reduce acidity in the stomach. These ions bind to excess stomach acid, neutralizing it and reducing the overall acidity of the stomach.
Many cleaning products such as oven cleaner contain sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Also, antacids contain a base (base = alkaline) to reduce the acidity of the stomach.
Among the drugs that may interact with tetracyclines are: antacids, calcium supplements, medicines that contain iron.