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Most antacids contain oxygen and some sort of metal (calcium, sodium, potassium, aluminum, and magnesium are common). Additionally, most will contain hydrogen (in Mg(OH)2 and Al(OH)3), carbon (in CaCO3), or both (in NaHCO3 and KHCO3).

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To neutralize gastric juices in your stomach antacids contain?

Base salts


What foods contain antacids?

milk, yogurt, bananas, ice cream


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).


Do all commercial antacids contain magnesium hydroxide?

No, not all commercial antacids contain magnesium hydroxide. Antacids can contain different active ingredients such as calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, or sodium bicarbonate in addition to magnesium hydroxide. It depends on the specific formulation and brand of the antacid.


How antacids effect most drugs?

Some drugs absorption depends on stomach acidity. If you use antacids, it might decrease (or increase) its absorption. Some antacids contain calcium that binds with some drugs (so will cancel its effect and absoprtion).


What medicines contain aluminum?

Some antacids, vaccines, and certain medications like aspirin, antidiarrheals, and antiperspirants may contain aluminum as an inactive ingredient. It is important to check the ingredient list or consult with a healthcare provider if you are concerned about aluminum content in a specific medicine.


What do antacids contain in them the helps smooth heart burns?

alkaloids, to counter the acids that cause heartburn


What drugs that involve with the mass of calcium carbonate?

Many antacids and calcium supplements contain calcium carbonate.


Antacids may contain which ion to reduce acidity?

Antacids commonly contain ions such as calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), or aluminum (Al3+) to reduce acidity in the stomach. These ions bind to excess stomach acid, neutralizing it and reducing the overall acidity of the stomach.


What household items contain alkaline?

Many cleaning products such as oven cleaner contain sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Also, antacids contain a base (base = alkaline) to reduce the acidity of the stomach.


What interactions may occurs with tetracyclines?

Among the drugs that may interact with tetracyclines are: antacids, calcium supplements, medicines that contain iron.


What are some common household products that contain sodium bicarbonate?

Some common household products that contain sodium bicarbonate include baking soda, toothpaste, antacids, and some cleaning products.