Antacids are taken by mouth to relieve heartburn, the major symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or acid indigestion. Treatment with antacids alone is symptomatic and only justified for minor symptoms. The treatment of ulcers resulting from excessive acidity may requireH2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors, and eradication of H. pylori.
Antacids are used to neutralize stomach acidity. You take antacids (such as Tums or Rolaids) when you experience heartburn or upset stomach.
Antacids are used to neutralize the acid in the stomach. They are commonly used to treat heartburn and indigestion. Some well known antacid brands include Alka-Seltzer and Tums.
Talcum powder is used in antacids as an inactive ingredient to provide a smooth texture and help with the manufacturing process. It also helps absorb moisture and prevent caking of the active ingredients in the antacids.
No, Alka-seltzers are antacids, which are used to treat indigestion.
Calcium carbonate easily react with acids.
Antacids are basic salts or hydroxides.
The Chemicals in antacids are called agga
Antacids are medicine that counteract acidity. The different types of antacids are sodium antacids (Alka-seltzers), calcium antacids (Tums) and magnesium antacids (Maalox).
Heartburn after a meal is the main indicator. Antacids neutralize the acid secreted in the stomach, hence, are also used in peptic ulcer patients (but not used now because better medications have benn discovered.)
The composition of antacids is very different; see the link below.
Antacids should not normally be taken with other medicines.
No.