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antacid::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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| Synonyms | alkaliser, alkalizer, antiacid, gastric antacid |
| Type of | agent |
| Has types | bromo-seltzer, cimetidine, maalox, mylanta, omeprazole, pepto-bismal, prilosec, ranitidine, rolaids, tagamet, tums, zantac, brioschi, alka-seltzer |
antacid::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
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Examples of antacid
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A recent study found that one in 10 people buys an antacid at least once a month.
From the courier-journal.com
Physicians will sometimes suggest use of liquid and tablet antacid medications.
From the us.cnn.com
Meaning, you'll be left to lip-read those antacid-eating or high-fiving team execs.
From the usatoday.com
Many insurers cover it for patients who are not helped enough by antacid medicines.
From the kansas.com
Other acquisitions included the Lewis-Howe Company, makers of Tums antacid in 1978.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Perhaps that's why sales of antacid medication are reportedly up 8 percent.
From the abcnews.go.com
The antacid mixture is pumped over the reef during the hourlong experiment.
From the npr.org
All over the nation, a fair number of Republicans reached for the antacid.
From the denverpost.com
But with all these options, let's hope they also offer antacid on a stick.
From the time.com
- An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
- An antacid is any substance, generally a base or basic salt, which neutralizes stomach acidity.
- (antacids) medications that balance acids and gas in the stomach.
- Antacids are drugs commonly used for indigestion and heartburn. Antacids work by neutralizing acid in the stomach. They generally are not recommended to treat the frequent heartburn associated with GERD.
- (Antacids) Medications that work to neutralize the acid level or pH of the stomach juices. Medications such as Rolaids, TUMS, and Milk of Magnesia would be described under this classification.
- (Antacids) Most people treat themselves for indigestion by consuming antacids which neutralize stomach acid, inviting the stomach to produce even more acid, often making the condition worse.
- (Antacids) Remedies that correct effects of stomach acid and relieve indigestion.
- (Antacids) a type of treatment that is alkaline in nature and works by neutralising excess acid.
- (Antacids) can decrease the absorption of phosphorus. Laxatives and enemas that contain the chemical compound sodium phosphate and excessive intake of vitamin D can increase phosphorus levels in the body. ...
