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How does antacids work?

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they work by reducing the acid in our stomach because they contain alkali

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How do antacids work?
they take the acid level in your stomch down. Antacids work by neutralizing acid and coating the stomach. Antacids should be taken 1 hour after meals or when gastro esophageal reflux disease...
How does an antacid work?
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How does an antacid tablet work?
An antacid is an alkali. It neutralises HCl in the stomach during indigestion.
What are antacid powders made of and how do they work?
I found the answer. Correct me if I'm wrong. Antacid powders are made of alkali metals and work by neutralizing the excess hydrochloic acid (HCl) in your stomach.
How antacids work against bases?
Antacids react with bases and neutralize each other to form a neutral.