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Well when you take an antacid, it fought against the acid in your stomach which is bothering you because antacids are bases. After fighting they will both turn neutral which makes the stomach feel better.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoAntacid are substances used to neutralized excess stomach acid (HCl). It's used to relieve acid indigestion, upset stomach, sour stomach, and heart burn.
Some examples of basic antacids we use today are: Milk of magnesia, Rolaids, Tums, Pepto-Bismol, Alka-Seltzer, ect.
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∙ 7y agoThe commonest cause of indigestion - is an excess of stomach acid. The excess causes physical discomfort in the digestive system. Antacids are alkali in composition. The alkaline products in the antacid balance neutralise the acids, which eases the discomfort.
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∙ 13y agoAn antacid is an alkali. It neutralises HCl in the stomach during indigestion.
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∙ 14y agothey work by reducing the acid in our stomach because they contain alkali
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∙ 11y agoit decreases acidity and helps in digestion.
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∙ 6y agoAntacids contain basic compounds which neutralize excedentary acids in the stomach.
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Put ice on it
Which Neurotransmitters fuctions to relieve pain sensations?
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What effects does distilled white vinegar have on antacid tablets?
It has a chemical reaction and the antacid starts to dissolve. or When you do the white vinegar with the antacid tablets together the tube/bottle explodes and causes a chemical reaction.
What exactly does the term anodyne refer to?
Anodyne is considered to be a form of therapy. It is something that can offer relief from stress or pain in joints and muscles and relieve stiffness.
Why does antacid ease the pain of acid indigestion?
because it has special chemicals
How antacid relieve the symptoms of indiestion?
well it completely goes through your wind-pipe and destroys the indigestion in your food pipe !
What is Alka Seltzer?
Alka-Seltzer is an effervescent antacid and pain reliever . Alka-Seltzer is relief of minor aches, pains, inflammation, fever, headache, heartburn, sour stomach, indigestion, and hangovers, relieve colds and flu, Alka-Seltzer Plus, was later introduced.
How can you prevent indigestion?
Don't eat too quickly, and if you feel indigestion coming, take an antacid.
Taking an antacid for acid indigestion is what type reaction?
neutralisation
What does one use magnesium oxide for?
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) is used to make Portland cement, and as a fire resistant building material. It also has medical uses and can be used as an antacid to relieve indigestion.
What is mr150 tablet used for?
Heartburn and/or indigestion. It is a prescription-only antacid.
Why are indigestion tablets made out of a base?
The correct name is antacid. Indigestion is caused from stomach acid (from any of a number of conditions). The stomach acid needs neutralized (reduced). A base neutralizes acid in the stomach. An antacid does not cure the condition, but merely controls the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion.
What is the purpose of an antacid?
Antacid are substances used to neutralized excess stomach acid (HCl). It's used to relieve acid indigestion, upset stomach, sour stomach, and heart burn. Some examples of basic antacids we use today are: Milk of magnesia, Rolaids, Tums, Pepto-Bismol, Alka-Seltzer, ect.
Why do people take antacid tablets?
To comfort and relieve heart burn.
What is the scientific name for tums?
Tums is an antacid that is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. It is available over the counter for the treatment of acid indigestion and heartburn. The scientific name for Tums is calcium carbonate antacid.
Does Alka-Seltzer Original Effervescent Antacid Pain Reliever contian aspirin?
Alka-Seltzer Original Effervescent Antacid Pain Reliever contains aspirin
