Assertion: antacid's calcium carbonate | /r/ObjectUse | used as antacid
Facets:
value: therapeutically
type: MANNER
value: in gastric hyperacidity
type: OTHER
value: as a calcium supplement
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Calcium carbonate is used therapeutically as a phosphate buffer in hemodialysis, as an antacid in gastric hyperacidity for temporary relief of indigestion and heartburn, and as a calcium supplement for preventing and treating osteoporosis.
text: When calcium carbonate is used as the antacid, the simethicone is useful for its antifoaming properties as well.