Definition of Antacid. Meaning of Antacid. Synonyms of Antacid

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Definition of Antacid

Antacid
Antacid Ant*ac"id, n. [Pref. anti- + acid.] (Med.) A remedy for acidity of the stomach, as an alkali or absorbent. -- a. Counteractive of acidity.

Meaning of Antacid from wikipedia

- An antacid is a substance that neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach. Some antacids have been...
- The GI ****tail generally contains a mixture of viscous lidocaine, an antacid, and an anticholinergic. The GI ****tail is commonly prescribed in the...
- Maalox was a brand of antacid owned by Sanofi. Their main product is a flavored liquid containing a suspension of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide...
- water (Ksp = 5.61×10−12). Magnesium hydroxide is a common component of antacids, such as milk of magnesia. Treating the solution of different soluble magnesium...
- Bromo-Seltzer was a brand of antacid formulated to relieve pain occurring together with heartburn, upset stomach, or acid indigestion. It originally contained...
- Alka-Seltzer is an effervescent antacid and pain reliever first marketed by the Dr. Miles Medicine Company of Elkhart, Indiana, United States. Alka-Seltzer...
- treat gastroesophageal reflux or gastritis. It usually consists of an antacid and the anaesthetic lidocaine. Some variants contain an anticholinergic...
- of antacids to ****ess for relief.[citation needed] Treatment for heartburn may include medications and dietary changes. Medication include antacids. Dietary...
- NSAID with antacid Low Moderate Paracetamol, or low dose aspirin with an antacid Moderate Moderate Low dose paracetamol, aspirin, and antacid. Monitoring...
- anti-inflammatory and bactericidal action. It also acts as an antacid. Bi****h subsalicylate is used as an antacid and antidiarrheal, and to treat some other gastrointestinal...