Question

 What is the purpose of antacids?

Answer 1

Antacids are medications that neutralize (counteract) stomach acid to alleviate heartburn and indigestion. They can be purchased without a prescription from stores and pharmacies in either liquid or tablet form.

Answer 2

Antacids are used to neutralize excess stomach acid that can cause heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. They work by raising the pH level in the stomach to reduce the irritation of the stomach lining. Antacids are available in various forms, including chewable tablets, capsules, and liquids.

Answer 3

Antacids are medicines that counteract (neutralise) the acid in your stomach to relieve indigestion and heartburn. They come as a liquid or chewable tablets and can be bought from pharmacies and shops without a prescription.

Answer 4

Antacids are medicines used to treat excess acid in the stomach. There are many causes of acidity like excessive eating, eating at late night, eating fatty and oily food, alcohol consumption and so on. Antacids help in relieving acidity by neutralizing acid in the stomach. Most commonly used antacids in India are Digene, Gelusil, and ayurvedic Pudin Hara.

Answer 5

Antacids are medications used to neutralize stomach acid, which can cause heartburn, indigestion, and other digestive discomforts. They contain alkaline compounds like calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, or aluminum hydroxide, which react with the acid in the stomach to form salt and water. This can provide temporary relief from symptoms of acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Answer 6

Antacids are used to treat where there is excessive acide in stomach..they work by increasing pH of stomach which neutralise the excessive acid and give relief to symptoms like heart burn and acid reflux 

Answer 7

Antacids are a medicine that relieves heartburn and indigestion by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. Antacids neutralize the acid in your stomach by stopping an enzyme that creates acid to break down food for digestion (pepsin). You can purchase antacids over-the-counter without a prescription