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Antacids work by neutralizing excess acid in the stomach.
Antacids are used to relieve acid indigestion or heartburn . Aluminum carbonate and aluminum hydroxide may be used in combination with a low-phosphate diet to treat elevated phosphate levels in the blood and to prevent formation of some kinds of kidney stones . If it was not prescribed or recommended by a health care provider, follow the manufacturer's directions for use. If the tablets are chewable, chew them before swallowing to speed up the time it takes them to start working. Many antacids are high in sodium and should not be used by those on a sodium-restricted diet.