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It depends on the actual product, but the reaction you get and the relief you should feel will not be instant. If you are looking for relief that will help you right away, rather than having to first digest and process something, then use a liquid.
Something like Gingera or Brioschi antacid is in an effervescent liquid format. Just pour some into water, watch it fizz and it begins to work right away rather than having to wait for a pill or tablet to fist breakdown in your system.
THe nice part of Brioschi and Gingera is that they are both all natural, so you won't be adding more chemicals to the acidic off balance in your stomach.
I think the previous answer would be fine if this weren't listed in "Chemistry". So, I propose an additional answer:
Cells in your stomach secrete HCl (hydrochloric acid) at a concentration of about 0.155 M. When this acid is in excess, a base (alkaline) substance may be used to neutralize the acid in an acid-base reaction. Common antacids or indigestion tablets use a carbonate or hydroxy paired with a metal like calcium, magnesium, or aluminum. A common compound is Calcium Carbonate CaCO3.
The resulting reaction is as follows:
2HCl + CaCO3 ----> H2O (water) + CO2 (carbon dioxide gas) + CaCl (harmless form of salt)
Other antacids such as Milk of Mangnesium contain... well... magnesium and use the hydroxide base to neutralize acid. The reaction is as follows:
2HCl + Mg(OH)3 -----> 2H2O (water) + MgCl2 (another harmless salt)
What else can I help you with?
What are the medicines that work against stomach acids which can cause heartburn?
Antacids.
What is chemical change of antiacid?
When antacids reacts with acids from the stomach this is a chemical change.
What is the difference between acids and antacids?
Acids are substances that can donate protons, while antacids are substances that neutralize acids in the stomach to relieve heartburn or indigestion. Acids can be harmful if ingested in excess, while antacids provide relief by balancing stomach pH levels.
Commercials for antacids often claim these products neutralize stomach acid. Antacids are bases. What would be an analogy for the way in which antacids neutralize acids?
An analogy for the way antacids neutralize acids is like adding baking soda to vinegar to produce carbon dioxide gas. In this reaction, the base (baking soda) reacts with the acid (vinegar) to form a neutral product (carbon dioxide). Similarly, antacids neutralize stomach acid by reacting with it to form neutral compounds and reduce acidity in the stomach.
Why are stomach tablets called antacids?
because they relieve the stomach of acids that usually result from food eaten a short time before because they're anti acid - they neutralize excess acid in the stomach
What are some reactions of acids acting on a carbonate?
HCL (hydrochloric acid found in the stomach) and sodium bicarbonate (found in antacids).
Antacid is the name given to the medicines neutralise acids in the stomach why are they called antacids?
"Antacid" is a contraction of "anti-acid", the logical name for such compounds that oppose the normal actions of acids. (In most instances in English in which the prefix "anti" is attached to a word beginning with a vowel sound, the "i" from "anti" is dropped for easier pronunciation.)
Do some medicinal compounds help neutralize stomach acids?
Yes, certain medicinal compounds such as antacids or proton pump inhibitors can help neutralize and reduce stomach acid levels. Antacids work by directly neutralizing stomach acid, while proton pump inhibitors reduce the production of acid by blocking specific enzymes in the stomach.
Which two bases are found in antacids?
Antacids are a base called magnesium hydroxide. They help to neutralize stomach acids and balance out the stomachs Ph.
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.
How are acids and antacids opposite?
Acids are the substances which release hydrogen ions in solution while antacids are the substances which neutraliae the hydrogen ions so formed by the acids. Antacids are bases, and release hydroxide (OH) ions which combine with the (H) ions of the acids, forming water and salts.
Is it antacids is a strong mild base?
Antacids are weak bases that help neutralize excess stomach acid. They work by raising the pH level in the stomach, providing relief from conditions like heartburn and indigestion. While antacids are effective at managing symptoms, they are not considered strong bases in the chemical sense.
