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Modern Pharmacology

Antacids : Types, Examples, Uses, Side Effects

Antacids are basic substances which neutralize gastric acid and raise pH of gastric contents. They are available and are taken by mouth to quickly relieve occasional heartburn, the major symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease and indigestion. Treatment with antacids alone is symptomatic and only justified for minor symptoms. Antacids are distinct from acid-reducing drugs like […]