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Antacids work by neutralizing acid and coating the stomach. Antacids should be taken 1 hour after meals or when gastro esophageal reflux disease symptoms occur. Liquid antacids usually work faster than tablets or chewable. Antacids are useful because they relieve symptoms rapidly. But relief is only temporary. Over-the-counter antacids do not prevent symptoms from returning or rarely allow an injured esophagus to heal.
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How antacids work against bases?
Antacids react with bases and neutralize each other to form a neutral.
Do antacids work faster whole or crushed?
crushed
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.
Are antacids a acid or alkali?
Antacids work against acids. If you were to add an acid to an acid you would just make more acid. They are therefore alkaline.
What are the medicines that work against stomach acids which can cause heartburn?
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 part of the digestive system do antacids work on?
Antacids work only in the stomach and pylorus, where the powerful stomach acid secretions can cause irritation and damage to the tissues. Ordinary antacids neutralize some of this acid to reduce discomfort. However, damage (e.g. ulcers) can still occur. In the duodenum, basic secretions including bile from the liver neutralize the acid pH.
What type of chemical are antacids?
The Chemicals in antacids are called agga
Are antacids basic salts?
Antacids are basic salts or hydroxides.
Cara-fate and antacids not to be given within 30 minutes of each other?
Some antacids can make it harder for Carafate to work in your stomach. ... Avoid taking antacidwithin 30 minutes before or after taking Carafate
How do antacids effect a pH indicator?
Antacids have a pH under 7.
Chemical composition of antacids?
The composition of antacids is very different; see the link below.
