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It depends on the actual product, but the reaction you get and the relief you should feel will not be instant. If you are looking for relief that will help you right away, rather than having to first digest and process something, then use a liquid.
Something like Gingera or Brioschi antacid is in an effervescent liquid format. Just pour some into water, watch it fizz and it begins to work right away rather than having to wait for a pill or tablet to fist breakdown in your system.
THe nice part of Brioschi and Gingera is that they are both all natural, so you won't be adding more chemicals to the acidic off balance in your stomach.
I think the previous answer would be fine if this weren't listed in "Chemistry". So, I propose an additional answer:
Cells in your stomach secrete HCl (hydrochloric acid) at a concentration of about 0.155 M. When this acid is in excess, a base (alkaline) substance may be used to neutralize the acid in an acid-base reaction. Common antacids or indigestion tablets use a carbonate or hydroxy paired with a metal like calcium, magnesium, or aluminum. A common compound is Calcium Carbonate CaCO3.
The resulting reaction is as follows:
2HCl + CaCO3 ----> H2O (water) + CO2 (carbon dioxide gas) + CaCl (harmless form of salt)
Other antacids such as Milk of Mangnesium contain... well... magnesium and use the hydroxide base to neutralize acid. The reaction is as follows:
2HCl + Mg(OH)3 -----> 2H2O (water) + MgCl2 (another harmless salt)
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoWell some antacids bind with the stomach acid, to stop the stomach acid from rising up. Others form a layer over the stomach acid which also stop the acid from rising up and getting that burning feeling in your chest.
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∙ 15y agoan antacid is a substance that counteracts stomach acidity; antacids help stop an upset stomach
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∙ 12y agoWell actually they reduce stomach acid and it raises the pH to reduce the acidity in the stomach. It also relieves heartburn.
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∙ 15y agoThe pH in the stomach goes up (it becomes less acid).
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∙ 12y agoThe antacid tablet goes down your gullet and into your hydrochloric acid. This is then turned into salt and water.
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What are the medicines that work against stomach acids which can cause heartburn?
Antacids.
What is chemical change of antiacid?
When antacids reacts with acids from the stomach this is a chemical change.
What is the chemical reaction in antacide tabs?
Acids from the stomach (essentially hydrochloric acid) are neutralized by bases from the antacids tablets.
Why are stomach tablets called antacids?
because they relieve the stomach of acids that usually result from food eaten a short time before because they're anti acid - they neutralize excess acid in the stomach
What are some reactions of acids acting on a carbonate?
HCL (hydrochloric acid found in the stomach) and sodium bicarbonate (found in antacids).
Which two bases are found in antacids?
Antacids are a base called magnesium hydroxide. They help to neutralize stomach acids and balance out the stomachs Ph.
The difference between using antacids and acid inhibitors in the treatment of excess stomach acid?
Antacid neutralises existing stomach acids. Acid Inhibitors reduce the acid that is produced.
Why antacid use for relieving acidity in stomach?
Antacids contain compounds which neutralize the acids in the stomach.
How are acids and antacids opposite?
Acids are the substances which release hydrogen ions in solution while antacids are the substances which neutraliae the hydrogen ions so formed by the acids. Antacids are bases, and release hydroxide (OH) ions which combine with the (H) ions of the acids, forming water and salts.
What are antaacids?
Antacids are used to neutralize stomach acidity. You take antacids (such as Tums or Rolaids) when you experience heartburn or upset stomach.
What roles do bases play in antacids?
Bases neutralize excess stomach acid in antacids, relieving stomach pain.
Who needs antacids?
People with stomach problems.
