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Antacid
An antacid is a drug that buffers gastric acid[?], raising the pH to reduce acid damage and relieve heartburn. Some also absorb bile salts[?]. Common types are:
- Aluminum and magnesium hydroxide (Maalox®, Mylanta®)
- Aluminum carbonate[?] gel (Basajel®)
- Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel®, AlternaGEL®)
- Calcium carbonate (Tums®, Titralac®, Calcium Rich Rolaids®)
- Magnesium hydroxide (Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia®)
- Sodium bicarbonate
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