Antacid is a chemical compound that can be use to neutralize the acidity of an acid. We often take antacids as medications to neutralize stomach acidity, heartburns and indigestion.
Antacids are actually alkaline ions that directly neutralize the gastric acids of the stomach.Antacid such as sodium bicarbonate and magnesium hydroxide and
aluminium hydroxide neutralize the excess stomach acid. Antacids only control the symptoms but not cause.
Examples are: Aluminium hydroxide gel (Alternagel, Amphojel) ,Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
