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 What is an  antacid ? Give 2 examples .

Antacids are substances that are helpful in relieving stomach acidity, as they are basic solutions and neutralize the effect of acid produced in our body. For example, Milk of magnesia is an antacid containing a base Magnesium Hydroxide.

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AN ANTACID IS A MEDICINE OR SUBSTANCE  WHICH BALANCES THE ACIDITY IN STOMACH BY INCREASING,DECREASING OR BLOCKING THE ACID SECRETION BY GASTRIC CELL (ACCORDING TO THE CONDITION).

eXAMPLES:-

Alka-Seltzer – NaHCO3 and/or KHCO3 *

Brioschi - CHNaO3 (only FDA approved All-Natural

 

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Antacids are the drugs that are used to neutralize gastric acids i.e. used in case of stomach acidity.
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Antacids - Antacids are those substances that increase the pH of stomach...

They perform a neutralisation reaction with excess of hydrochloric acid present in the stomach to reduce acidity..

These are basic in nature

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ishan goyal r u in eight or seventh as i have seen you ans of eight class

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Antacids either directly neutralize acidity, increasing the pH, or reversibly reduce or block the secretion of acid by gastric cells to reduce acidity in the stomach. When gastric hydrochloric acid reaches the nerves in the gastrointestinal mucosa, they signal pain to the central nervous system. This happens when these nerves are exposed.

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Antacid are bases.When there is excess of acid in stomach,antacids are taken,antacid neutrilises the effect of acid and relieves us from pain.......

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antacid is a useful substance that helps in releaving acid which is formed in stomach.as they are made up of base and neutralise the acid which is in stomach.

example milk magnesium is an antacid

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antacid is a useful substance that helps in releaving acid which is formed in stomach.as they are made up of base and neutralise the acid which is in stomach.

Magesium Hydroxide

Ammonium Hydroxide

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