What are antacids ? Give examples....

What are antacids ? Give examples.

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Over production of acid I the stomach causes irriation and pain. This is called acidity. Antacids are chemicals which neutralise excess acids.
Ex : (i) Sodium bicarbronate .
(ii) Mixture of aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide.
(iii) Rantidine (Zantac).
(iv) Cimetidne (Tegament).

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