Antacids to Neutralise Stomach Acid

Products Antacids are commercially available in the form of lozenges, chewable tablets, as a powder, and as a gel (suspension) for oral use, among others. Well-known brands in many countries include Rennie, Alucol, and Riopan. The first medicines were developed as early as the 19th century. Structure and properties The drugs contain active ingredients that … Antacids to Neutralise Stomach Acid

Hydrotalcite

Products Hydrotalcite was approved in many countries since 1992 and was commercially available as a suspension (Rennie Gel Hydrotalcite, off label). In Germany, it is also available as chewable tablets (Talcid, generic). Structure and properties Hydrotalcite (Al2Mg6(OH)16CO3 – 4H2O, Mr = 531.9 g/mol) is a magnesium aluminum hydroxide carbonate hydrate with a layered lattice structure. … Hydrotalcite

Stomach Burn

Symptoms The leading symptoms of stomach burning include an uncomfortable burning sensation behind the breastbone and acid regurgitation. The burning sensation occurs primarily after eating, and pain along the esophagus may radiate. Other accompanying symptoms include hoarseness, coughing, nausea, difficulty swallowing, sleep disturbances, respiratory problems, a foreign body sensation in the throat, and enamel changes. … Stomach Burn

Dyspepsia

Symptoms Dyspepsia is a digestive disorder that manifests itself in symptoms such as a feeling of fullness after eating, early satiety, upper abdominal pain, malaise, and burning in the stomach. Other digestive symptoms such as flatulence, nausea and vomiting may also occur. Causes Dyspepsia is divided into two categories. In so-called functional dyspepsia, no organic … Dyspepsia

Antacids

Synonyms in a broader sense Sodium hydrogen carbonate Calcium carbonate Magnesium carbonate Algeldrat Hydrotalcite Magaldrate Maaloxan Progastrite Ancid Megalac Talcid Riopan Simaphil Definition Antacids (anti = against; lat. acidum = acid) are drugs that bind stomach acid. Antacids are mainly used to treat heartburn and stomach acid-related complaints. Antacids are a relatively old group of … Antacids