Bases that neutralise acids, used generally to counteract excessive gastric acidity and to treat indigestion: sodium bicarbonate, aluminium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, and magnesium hydroxide.
Drugs that neutralize or block the production of stomach acids. They are used to relieve heartburn, ulcers, and other digestive disorders.
A substance used to neutralize hydrochloric acid produced by the stomach.
Preventing too much acid forming in the stomach or altering the amount of acid in the stomach.
Nonabsorbable bases or buffers that combat excessive gastric acidity by neutralizing the acid. Among the more common antacids are aluminum hydroxide, aluminum oxide, calcium carbonate, calcium-magnesium carbonate, dihydroxy aluminum amino acetate, glycine, magnesium carbonate, magnesium phosphate, magnesium trisillicate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate, and urea (carbamide).
Chemical that reduces acidity (e.g., sodium bicarbonate), especially one taken to relieve upset stomach.
Agents used to neutralize acids, most commonly in the stomach.
Drugs used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. Antacids, which are available in over- the-counter preparations, neutralize stomach acid and effectively relieve symptoms.
Most antacids contain one or more of the following active ingredients: sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, and aluminum hydroxide. Antacids are available as pills, powders that dissolve in water, chewable tablets, and liquids.
A drug that neutralizes the hydrochloric acid secreted in the digestive juices of the stomach. Antacids, which include aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, and sodium bicarbonate, are used to relieve pain and discomfort in disorders of the digestive system, including peptic ulcer.
Drugs traditionally used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, including peptic ulcer. They neutralise the hydrochloric acid secreted in the stomach’s digestive juices and relieve pain and the discomfort of dyspepsia (indigestion). A large number of proprietary preparations are on sale to the public and most contain compounds of aluminium or magnesium, or a mixture of the two. Other agents include activated dimethicone — an antifoaming agent aimed at relieving flatulence; alginates, which protect against reflux oesophagitis; and surface anaesthetics. Antacids commonly prescribed by doctors include aluminium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate and magnesium trisilicate. Sodium bicarbonate and calcium and bismuth compounds are also used, although the latter is best avoided as it may cause neurological side-effects.
An agent that neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach and duodenum. Examples are aluminum hydroxide and magnesium oxide.
A compound that counters or regulates an acid, frequently ingested orally to mitigate the levels of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juices.
Substances that possess the ability to counterbalance or neutralize acidity are known as acid-neutralizing agents. These agents exhibit rapid effects and have relatively brief durations of action.