Antacids

                 
                        A N T A C I D S



   

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Additional information:

•  Effects  

Some antacids also coat the surface of the esophagus with a protective barrier against stomach acid. Sometimes medication can produce a gel on the stomach’s surface, which helps stop acid leaking into the esophagus and causing acid reflux Acid reflux is when the person has an unpleasant taste in mouth that is caused by stomach acid coming back up into the mouth.

• Who cannot take antacids?

 Antacids are not suitable for everyone. For example, doctors do not recommend antacids to people with certain health conditions, such as kidney disease. Person cannot take antacid while being treated for another condition.