What is an antacid?How do antacids work?

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What are antacids - how do antacids work?

Antacids can be purchased over the counter, without a doctor's prescription. But it is always better to take it with your doctor's advice.

Longterm use may cause side effects and also make it ineffective.

Main Ingredients in antacid:

Antacids are made with basic compounds such as calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, Aluminum hydroxide, Aluminum carbonate, Sodium bicarbonate and Hydrosulfite. A combination of the above may be used.

Some other basic ingredients are also added in commercial antacids. Some antacids also contain ingredients to reduce excess gas production which may the side effect of the use of antacid.

Brands of Antacids:

Brands of antacids are Mylanta, Pepto Bismol, Phillips, Rolaids, Tums. Prevacid, alka-seltzer, pepsid, Maalox, Tagamet, Gaviscon etc.

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