Question 1

is it unhealthy to use antacids?

Accepted Answer

Antacids: If use on prn (as needed) basis & not exceeding recommended daily dose, no problem.

Question 2

what are the best antacid medications?

Accepted Answer

Depends on…: Frequency & severity of symptoms: mild, occasional heartburn can be relieved by otc antacids (tums/rolaids/mylanta/gaviscon). More frequent/severe may require otc h2 acid blocker (zantac/axid/tagamet/pepcid). Severe/frequent symptoms: try otc/rx ppi (prilosec/prevacid/protonix). Dietary changes help, too: no caffeine/soda, fried/fatty foods, spicy foods, onions, acidic foods (tomatoes, lemon, lime.

Question 3

what are some well-known antacid brands?

Accepted Answer

Calcium carbonate?: Calcium carbonate ie Tums (calcium carbonate) is a common one. It's good for quick relief. And you get calcium!

Question 4

how could you pronounce the word antacid?

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: You can go to https://www.howtopronounce.com/antacid to hear this word pronounced.

Question 5

is it ill-advised to use antacids too often?

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Possibly: It depends on how often and how many you are using.  If you are taking several tabs a day for several days in a row, then you probably need to see a doctor to make sure something more severe isn't going on.  Also, don't ever take more than the recommended amount per day, because antacids all contain minerals that you can overdose on if you take too much.

Question 6

what does an antacid tablet do to relieve acidity?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On what kind. The most common, ppis, like prilosec, inhibit acid release from the stomach cells. There are serious side effects though!

Question 7

what is bid antacid trial to be taken for one month?

Accepted Answer

Reflux treatment : Means you like have acid reflux and your doctor wants you to take antacids twice daily for one month to see if this helps. This usually refers to proton pump inhibitors (e.g. Omperazole, lansoprazole), but could also refer to h2 receptor blockers (w.G.Peptic, zantac). Both can be obtained otc or by rx.

Question 8

what ingredients should i look for in a good antacid?

Accepted Answer

Antacids : The most common ingredients in good antacids are calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide and my Magnesium hydroxide. There are many others that work well also, however. Good luck.

Question 9

had antacid that was expired an year back. m scared.. please help...

Accepted Answer

Don't be scared. : Generally expiration dates on medicines mean they can lose their efficacy beyond that date. An expired antacid shouldn't cause you any serious problems.

Question 10

is there any risk in leaving antacid tablets  locked away in a storage unit for three months?

Accepted Answer

Medication Storage: Medications should not be left in direct sunlight or exposed to extreme temperatures.  As long as medication is left in a sealed container, and has not passed its expiration date, is in temperature-controlled storage, and has not been left in direct sunlight, there should not be any problem.

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