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Is gaviscon the same as pepto bismol?
Gaviscon and Pepto-Bismol are different. Gaviscon is used for heartburn and acid reflux. Pepto-Bismol is used for an upset stomach and diarrhea.
Is gaviscon a akali?
yes but neutralizes the acid so yes it's an alkali
What are some things that Gaviscon is used to treat?
Gaviscon is a brand of antacid that is most commonly used to treat conditions such as acid indigestion, heartburn, and sour stomach. One may find relief from these conditions when they take Gaviscon.
What active ingredients are in gaviscon?
Sodium alginate sodium bicarbonate calcium carbonate Gaviscon is specifically made for relieving the symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, such as heartburn, indigestion and acid regurgitation and Reflux esophagitis.
What are the active ingredients in Gaviscon?
Sodium alginate sodium bicarbonate calcium carbonate Gaviscon is specifically made for relieving the symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, such as heartburn, indigestion and acid regurgitation and Reflux esophagitis.
Is gaviscon an acid or base?
Gaviscon contain alginic acid which is made from seaweed
What is the product neutralization of acid and alkali?
h+ &oh +
What is the difference between Maalox and Gaviscon?
Maalox is a brand name antacid containing Aluminium hydroxide and Magnesium hydroxide to neutralize or reduce stomach acid .Gaviscon is a non-prescription medication for the treatment of heartburn and GERD. It is produced and distributed in the UK by Reckitt Benckiser and by GlaxoSmithKline in the US and Canada.
How do acids work?
Acids help heartburn, indigestion and more! When you have too much acid in your body, you need to have some alkali to nutralise it.
What has soap got to do with acid and alkalis?
A soap has alkali in it because it is a cleaning product
How do antacids help someone with heartburn?
In order to neutralize acid you must use an "anti" acid chemical or natural biological. That is what antacids do. They neutralize acid and the burn from the excessive acid or refluxing acid. The acid in your stomach is stronger than battery acid so you can see why it burns in the esophagus. So you add an alkali type of product and it will neutralize it. Milk will help. Products like Gaviscon or Malox will do too. Believe it or not your own saliva does neutralize heartburn. One of nature's many sources of checks and balances. The main thing is to PREVENT heartburn. This will reduce the occurrences of the acid burning the esophagus. Generics of products like Zantac do a dandy job of it for a reasonable price. The higher the dosage the better. Such as Zantac comes in 75 mg. or 150 mg. So if you get severe heartburn it is better to use 175 mg. Now, if heartburn products are not neutralizing the acid or you get it everyday you must see your general practitioner doctor or your gastroenterologist. It is bad to let heartburn continue unchecked because the stomach acid will burn holes in the esophagus.
Is an alkali an acid?
No an alkali is the opposite of an acid. Alkali = basic; acid = acidic.
