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Antacid
An
antacid
is a
drug
that buffers
gastric acid[?]
, raising the
pH
to reduce acid damage and relieve
heartburn
. Some also absorb
bile salts[?]
. Common types are:
Aluminum
and
magnesium hydroxide
(Maalox®, Mylanta®)
Aluminum carbonate[?]
gel (Basajel®)
Aluminum hydroxide
(Amphojel®, AlternaGEL®)
Calcium carbonate
(Tums®, Titralac®, Calcium Rich Rolaids®)
Magnesium hydroxide
(Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia®)
Sodium bicarbonate
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