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Antacids for Heartburn Treatment

Antacids work by neutralizing acid in the stomach. Antacids neutralize acid on contact to provide heartburn relief.
When Do You Need an Antacid?
You know the feeling: Faced with many of your favorite dishes and beverages, you overindulged. Now you are facing the consequences: Heartburn.
Rolaids
Rolaids is used to relieve the symptoms of acid indigestion, heartburn, gas, and sour stomach.
Maalox
Maalox is an antacid containing aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. These help neutralize or reduce stomach acid (antacid). Some formulas also contain Simethicone, which helps treat the gassy, bloated feeling (antigas).
Mylanta
Mylanta acts as an antacid and is most commonly used in the treatment of heartburn, gastritis, hiatal hernias and peptic ulcer. It is also used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Tums
Tums is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and stomach upset.
Chooz
Chooz is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and stomach upset.
Heartburn FAQ - Can antacids help ease heartburn?
Can antacids and other over-the-counter remedies ease the symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
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