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essentially - yes. They're all alkaline in composition... since they're designed to counteract stomach acid.
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How do antacids effect a pH indicator?
Antacids have a pH under 7.
Do all commercial antacids contain magnesium hydroxide?
No, many contains sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, or calcium carbonate instead.
What roles do bases play in antacids?
Bases neutralize excess stomach acid in antacids, relieving stomach pain.
Analogy of how antacids neutralize acid?
fire is to water
What Drugs neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
antacids
What salts are in antacids?
Antacids are medicine that counteract acidity. The different types of antacids are sodium antacids (Alka-seltzers), calcium antacids (Tums) and magnesium antacids (Maalox).
What type of chemical are antacids?
The Chemicals in antacids are called agga
Are antacids basic salts?
Antacids are basic salts or hydroxides.
How do antacids effect a pH indicator?
Antacids have a pH under 7.
Is magnesium carbonate and magnesium trisilicate the same med?
Magnesium carbonate and magnesium trisilicate are not the same chemically, but both of them could be effective antacids.
Do antacids work better than natural treatments?
Antacids are ok but using a few teaspoons of baking soda in a 1\4 cup of warm water mix well: takes about 15 min to work but u won't be up all night taking a bunch of antacids.
Chemical composition of antacids?
The composition of antacids is very different; see the link below.
Can you take antacids with depakote er?
Antacids should not normally be taken with other medicines.
Do antacids have benzos in them?
No.
What chamicals are in antacids?
A common compound in antacids is calcium carbonate. Sodium bicarbonate is also an antacid.
What kinds of antacids can you take while taking warfarin?
what kind of antacids can be taken while on coumidine
How antacids work against bases?
Antacids react with bases and neutralize each other to form a neutral.
