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An antacid is any substance, generally a base or basic salt, which counteracts stomach acidity. In other words, antacids are stomach acid neutralizers. Most all antacids are created with one of the following chemicals:
* Aluminium hydroxide (Amphojel, AlternaGEL) * Magnesium hydroxide (Phillips' Milk of Magnesia) * Aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide (Maalox, Mylanta, Diovol) * Aluminum carbonate gel (Basaljel) * Calcium carbonate (Alcalak, TUMS, Quick-Eze, Rennie, Titralac, Rolaids) * Sodium bicarbonate (Bicarbonate of soda, Alka-Seltzer) * Hydrotalcite (Talcid) * Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) * Magaldrate with Simethicone (Pepsil) All these chemicals happen to be mostly insoluble in water, making an inherent property of antacids being insoluble.
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What type of chemical are antacids?
The Chemicals in antacids are called agga
What salts are in antacids?
Common salts found in antacids include magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, and aluminum hydroxide. These salts help to neutralize stomach acid and reduce symptoms of heartburn and indigestion.
Are antacids basic salts?
Antacids are basic salts or hydroxides.
Who invented antacids and when?
About 5000 years ago the ancient civilization called the Sumerians tried to prevent the painful sensation of heartburn and reflex. Since then people have been improving antacids and eventually turning them into antacid tablets.
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.
What chamicals are in antacids?
A common compound in antacids is calcium carbonate. Sodium bicarbonate is also an antacid.
What kinds of antacids can you take while taking warfarin?
what kind of antacids can be taken while on coumidine
How antacids work against bases?
Antacids react with bases and neutralize each other to form a neutral.
Which two bases are found in antacids?
Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide are two common bases found in antacids. They work by neutralizing excess stomach acid to provide relief from heartburn and indigestion.
How do antacids help clear indigestion?
Antacids neutralize the effect of Hcl in our body if it is in excess so if the acid is getting too corrosive andis damaging the digestive system then antacids help clear it.
