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

Organic and Inorganic Magnesium

Definition Magnesium is present in medicinal products and dietary supplements in the form of salts with a counterion: Mg2+ + Negatively charged counterion. In organic magnesium salts, the counterion is organic, that is, it contains carbon and hydrogen atoms: organic magnesium salts (selection): Magnesium aspartate Magnesium citrate Magnesium gluconate Magnesium glutamate Magnesium glycerophosphate Magnesium orotate … Organic and Inorganic Magnesium

Auxiliary Materials

Definition On the one hand, drugs contain the active ingredients that mediate the pharmacological effects. On the other hand, they consist of excipients, which are used for the production or to support and regulate the drug effect. Placebos, which consist only of excipients and contain no active ingredients, are an exception. Excipients can be of … Auxiliary Materials

Bases

Products Bases are available as pure substances in pharmacies and drugstores. They are included in numerous medicines as active ingredients and excipients. Definition Bases (B) are proton acceptors. They accept a proton from an acid (HA), a proton donor, in the acid-base reaction. Thus, they lead to deprotonation: HA + B ⇄ HB + + … Bases

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

Phosphate Binder

Background Hyperphosphatemia, or elevated blood phosphate, often develops as a result of chronically impaired renal function. The kidney is unable to excrete phosphate ions adequately, which poses a risk for the development of secondary hyperparathyroidism, renal osteodystrophy, cardiovascular calcification, and cardiovascular disease. Treatment options include dialysis, diet, and the use of phosphate binders. Effects Phosphate … Phosphate Binder

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