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What Happens to Your Body When You Take Antacids Regularly
The most common antacids are primarily made with calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide or aluminum hydroxide. They often ...
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Gaviscon Ext Str Liquid
Aluminum hydroxide 508mg, magnesium carbonate 475mg; per 10mL. 2–4 tabs, or 15–30mL of Reg Str liq, or 10–20mL of Ext Str liq, 4 times daily. Reduces absorption of tetracyclines, others.
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Acids, alkalis and the pH scale
Antacid tablets contain bases such as magnesium hydroxide and magnesium carbonate to neutralise the extra acid. When an acid is added to an alkali the pH of the acid increases towards 7 and the pH ...