0
How do antacids reduce indigestion?
(Lansing State Journal, October 26, 1994)
----
Gastric juice, the digestive juice used by our stomachs to digest food, is quite acidic -acidic enough in fact, to digest zinc metal! Our stomachs have a special lining that normally can handle these conditions by constantly shedding its cells and replacing them. Occasionally, however, such as when we eat something that is difficult to digest (like Pizza with everything on it) or when we are under a lot of stress, our stomachs produce more acid than they can handle. The excess acid causes the stomach to shed the cells of its protective lining faster than it can replace them. If this happens occasionally we feel the discomfort of indigestion. If it happens a lot we can wind up with an ulcer. To take care of the excess acid, we can take an antacid. Antacids contain weak bases. Bases neutralize acids by reacting with them to form water and a salt. The reason weak bases are used instead of strong bases is because strong bases would neutralize too much acid and would most likely kill you.
What else can I help you with?
Are Altoids considered an antacid?
No, Altoids are not considered an antacid. They are a type of mint candy that are not formulated to help alleviate heartburn or indigestion.
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 is mr150 tablet used for?
Heartburn and/or indigestion. It is a prescription-only antacid.
Why does antacid ease the pain of acid indigestion?
because it has special chemicals
Is sodium bicarbonate an antacid?
Yes, sodium bicarbonate is an antacid that helps to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn and indigestion.
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 rennies on pH scale?
Rennies are antacid tablets that help neutralize excess stomach acid. They typically contain ingredients like calcium carbonate, which can help increase the pH of the stomach and provide relief from symptoms associated with heartburn and indigestion.
Is an antacid solution a base?
Yes, antacid solutions are bases. They work by neutralizing excess stomach acid to provide relief from heartburn and indigestion. Common ingredients in antacids like magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide are alkaline and help to increase the pH in the stomach.
Are tums an acid or alkali?
Alkaline and act as antacids. TUMS is an antacid made of sucrose (sugar) and calcium carbonate. It provides relief from acid indigestion, heartburn, and indigestion ("sour stomach") and is considered a calcium supplement.
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.
In what gas is sodium hydrogen carbonate an active ingredient in the antacid?
Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as baking soda, is an active ingredient in the antacid that reacts with stomach acid to neutralize it. It can help relieve heartburn and indigestion by balancing the pH levels in the stomach.
