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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.
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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 are antacids for?
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.
Why is talcum powder in antacids?
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.
Is seltzer a type of wine?
No, Alka-seltzers are antacids, which are used to treat indigestion.
Why is calcuim carbonate used in antacids?
Calcium carbonate easily react with acids.
Are antacids basic salts?
Antacids are basic salts or hydroxides.
What type of chemical are antacids?
The Chemicals in antacids are called agga
What salts are in antacids?
Antacids are medicine that counteract acidity. The different types of antacids are sodium antacids (Alka-seltzers), calcium antacids (Tums) and magnesium antacids (Maalox).
What are the symptoms for you to take antacids?
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.)
Chemical composition of antacids?
The composition of antacids is very different; see the link below.
Can you take antacids with depakote er?
Antacids should not normally be taken with other medicines.
Do antacids have benzos in them?
No.
