Side Effects of Antacids The carbonateantacids(sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate) can causeexcessive belching, nausea,abdominal distention, andflatulence. Theseantacidswhen used in high doses or in patient with kidney failure may result in metabolic alkalosis. The possibility of high calcium le...
Antacids are a class of medications used to treat conditions caused by excess acid secretion by the stomach such asheartburnand indigestion. In normal conditions, the stomach secretes an acid called ‘hydrochloric acid’ that helps to break down the proteins ingested through food. This acid causes...
2 When used as directed, calcium carbonate is generally well-tolerated. Aluminum and magnesium Aluminum salts dissolve slowly in the stomach, gradually relieving your heartburn symptoms; but they may cause constipation. Magnesium salts act quickly to neutralize acid but are known to cause diarrhea.3...
Accordingly, antacids are not only particularly important in the treatment of ulcers, they are also the most widely prescribed medicaments, even though in most instances they can be obtained without a prescription. The state of the art in this field is exemplified by the following publications: ...
b. Optionally adding one or more of other inorganic antacids including Sodium Bicarbonate, Aluminium Hydroxide, Bismuth Salicylate, Calcium Carbonate, Dihydroxyaluminium Sodium Carbonate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Trisilicate, Sodium Carbonate and mixtures thereof; buffers permitted in fo...
Calcium carbonate is perhaps the most frequently used antacid. However, some individuals may not wish to ingest large doses of calcium. Calcium carbonate is also not the most effective antacid on a weight basis. [0004] Coated chewing gum products are well known. Many prior art patents ...
Antacids are commonly used self-prescribed medications. They consist of calcium carbonate and magnesium and aluminum salts in various compounds or combinations. The effect of antacids on the stomach is due to partial neutralisation of gastric hydrochloric acid and inhibition of the proteolytic enzyme,...
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