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Q: Why do some antacids contain both aluminum and magnesium ions?
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What do antacids contain?

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).


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.


Does sunflower seeds contain magnesium or sodium?

Sunflower seeds contain both magnesium and sodium.


Which element has the same number of energy levels as aluminum and the same number of valence electrons as calcium?

1. An element contain only specific atoms of this element and no other atoms. 2. Compounds as calcium aluminates contain both aluminum and calcium.


What do soda cans and deodorants have in common be specific?

Both typically contain aluminum.


Compare Earth's compositional layers with its structural layers?

The Earth has three compositional layers and five structural layers. Both layers have iron, magnesium, aluminum and silica.


Why aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide used in combination in antacid preparation?

Because aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide are basic compounds.That is a good question! Both are antacids and used in combination. Aluminium hydroxide causes constipation. Magnesium hydroxide causes diarrhea. Together they does not affect the bowl movement. This fallows that if you have loose motion, you should take only aluminium hydroxide preparation, as an antacid. If you have constipation, you should take only magnesium hydroxide preparation as an antacid. I have trying to find one (or say two) such preparation.


Anti-acid indigestion tablets contain magnesium hydroxide or calcium carbonate. How do they work?

Both of these substances are alkaline and they react with excess acid in the stomach to produce a Calcium or Magnesium salt solution and Carbon dioxide gas.


What are simularities between aluminum foil and aluminum screen?

The simularities between aluminum foil and aluminum screen is that they are both aluminum. They are also both a conductor. They both are a redish brown colour and are quite flexible.


Can you take amoxicillin and aciphex together?

It is safe to take Prilosec with amoxicillin. There are no drug-drug interactions between the two medications. Prilosec is considered to be one of the very safe drugs on the market, while amoxicillin possess some of the common side effects of antibiotics: Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, Prilosec will not worsen the side effects when taken with amoxicillin.


How do Rolaids work in the stomach?

Rolaids contain calcium and magnesium. Both of these help to neutralize acid released in the stomach. They do not prevent new acid from being released.


Is there any Nickel in aluminum?

No. Both are elements. So Aluminium contains only aluminium. Nickel contains only nickel.