Why do antacid tablets dissolve in water?

Answer 1

To digest food properly the liquid in the stomach must be acidic. But too much acidity leads to indigestion. One takes antacids ,which usually contains baking soda or magnesium hydroxide to neutralize the excess acid.

Answer 2

the tablets have a special coating that breaks down when placed in water and then that's when the tablet starts to fizz.

Answer 3

To stop the production of Hydrochloric acid we use antacid as it acts opposite to the acid. In this way , we can cure it