Is antacid organic or inorganic

Answer 1

generally inorganic

Some well-known antacid brands

Alka-Seltzer - NaHCO3 and/or KHCO3

Andrews Antacid - CaCO3 MgCO3

Brioschi - NaHCO3

Equate - Al(OH)3 and Mg(OH)2

Gaviscon - Al(OH)3

Maalox (liquid) - Al(OH)3 and Mg(OH)2

Maalox (tablet) - CaCO3

Milk of Magnesia - Mg(OH)2

Pepto-Bismol - C7H5BiO4

Pepto-Bismol Children's - CaCO3

Rennie (tablets) - CaCO3 MgCO3

Rolaids - CaCO3 and Mg(OH)2

Tums - CaCO3

Mylanta - contains Al(OH)3

Eno - NaHCO3, Citric acid, Na2CO3

Gelusil (available in tablet and syrup form)

Answer 2

Antacids are typically inorganic compounds, such as calcium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide, which neutralize stomach acid to provide relief from heartburn and indigestion. These compounds are synthesized through chemical processes and do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds found in organic compounds.