antacid

Also known as Antacids, Alkalinizing Agents, Gelusil

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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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Medical uses
Side effects
Properties of antacids
Types
Interactions
Formulations
Liquids
Tablets
Chewable tablets
Effervescent tablets
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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).