antacid
Sign in to saveAlso known as Antacids, Alkalinizing Agents, Gelusil
thumb|Calcium carbonate antacid tablets
Research
32,376 papers- Antacid-induced osteomalacia.Clinical rheumatology · 1996
- Antacid therapy.Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology. Supplement · 1979
- Antacid powders.The American journal of gastroenterology · 2003
- Antacid-induced hypergastrinemia.Gastroenterology · 1986
- Antacids revisited: review on contemporary facts and relevance for self-management.The Journal of international medical research · 2022
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Encyclopedic overview
13 sectionsContents
- Medical uses
- Side effects
- Properties of antacids
- Types
- Interactions
- Formulations
- Liquids
- Tablets
- Chewable tablets
- Effervescent tablets
- Brand names
- References
- External links
thumb|Calcium carbonate antacid tablets
An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach. Some antacids have been used in the treatment of constipation and diarrhea. Marketed antacids contain salts of aluminium, calcium, magnesium, or sodium. Some preparations contain a combination of two salts, such as magnesium carbonate and aluminium hydroxide (e.g., hydrotalcite).
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