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Antacid
* All antacids are bases.
* Decreases vitamin-E absorption.
* Many antacids contain lots of salt, which can elevate blood pressure.
* Most antacids are safe
  - produce only minor side effects, especially if they are used infrequently
* Some antacids also contain aspirin and caffeine
  - mint oils for flavor
* Some antacids contain a base-type chemical compound
  - simethicone, an ingredient that helps get rid of stomach gas
  - sodium, which can cause fluid build up in body tissues during pregnancy
  - have a lot of calcium carbonate
* actually slow down or even stop the digestive process and give only temporary relief.
* alone are a billion dollar industry.
* are agents
  - another perfectly good treatment for ulcers
  - fast-acting
  - fine and help with heartburn
  - one of mankind's oldest friends
  - particularly useful for rapidly relieving heartburn symptoms
  - the main temporary relievers of heartburn treatment
  - useful for the temporary relief of occasional indigestion and heartburn
  - usually available in pharmacies and even grocery stores
* can affect bowel movements, so be certain to read the label before use.
* can also impair the absorption of minerals
  - mask other possible problems like esophageal ulcers
  - be a big source
  - cause constipation or diarrhea
  - effect bowel movements, so be certain to read the label before use
  - increase or decrease the speed at which some medications are eliminated from the body
  - interact with a number of drugs in the intestines by reducing their absorption
  - often bring relief
  - slightly decrease nizatidine absorption
* can stop captopril working
  - doxycycline working
* come in several forms, including tablets, liquid and caplets.
* containing calcium carbonate are inexpensive and easily absorbed if taken with a meal.
* decrease blood levels and decrease the effect of sulindac.
* differ in how quickly they work and how long they provide relief.
* do interact with or prevent the absorption of many medications
  - most of their work in the stomach
* essentially work by increasing the pH of the very acidic stomach acid.
* help people who have or get heartburn.
* increase slightly the absorption of chromium through the wall of the intestine
  - the rate of absorption of pseudoephedrine, while kaolin decreases it
* interact with stomach HCl to create sludge as well as diminish digestive action.
* interfere with many drugs.
* is an agent
* make the gastrointestinal tract less acidic, which impairs absorption.
* neutralise excess stomach acid and help relieve indigestion.
* neutralize acid that the stomach makes
  - existing acid to provide short-term relief
* neutralize some portion of the gastric acid but they work for only a brief period of time
  - stomach acid and provide short term relief
* neutralize stomach acid and work rapidly
  - acid, which can ease discomfort
* neutralize the acid in the stomach
  - gastric acid, while other drugs block or decrease gastric acid production
  - the very strong acid in the stomach by chemically combining with it
* only postpone the long term problems that arise from improper digestion
  - long-term problems that arise from improper digestion
* provide excellent relief of persistent symptoms
  - immediate relief of symptoms by neutralising the excess acid secreted
* reduce the stomach acids that kill bacteria.
* relieve heartburn and indigestion
* sometimes help, especially if heartburn is part of the problem.
* taken regularly can neutralize acid in the esophagus and stomach and stop heartburn
  - the acid in the esophagus and stop heartburn
* usually bring quick relief
  - provide at least temporary or partial relief
  - relieve the pain
* work by neutralizing excess acid in the stomach
  - the excess stomach acid that causes pain