This article is about the medication used to relieve heartburn. For the acid produced by ants, known in many languages as "ant acid", see Formic acid.
Not to be confused with acid suppression therapy with PPIs or H2RAs, which reduces acid production.
Calcium carbonate antacid tablets
An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach.[1] Some antacids have been used in the treatment of constipation and diarrhea.[2] Marketed antacids contain salts of aluminum, calcium, magnesium, or sodium.[2] Some preparations contain a combination of two salts, such as magnesium carbonate and aluminum hydroxide (e.g., hydrotalcite).[3]
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