2006-08-23 16:52:58 · 6 answers · asked by yoga y 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Some antacids are just "bases" which neutralize acid. Others such as Tagamet turn off acid producing cells. The best are the so-called PPIs,or proton pump inhibitors, which shut off stomach acid for 24hrs. The cheapest is Prilosec, which you can get without a prescription at Walmart for about 75 cents a pill. It's well worth it!
2006-08-23 16:59:11 · answer #1 · answered by ebemdpa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antacids contain basic compounds such as CaCO3, which will react with excess stomach (hydrocloric) acid HCl. This chemical reaction neutralizes the excess stomach acid that causes the burning sensation.
CaCO3 + 2HCl = CaCl2 + H2O + CO2
2006-08-24 00:09:03 · answer #2 · answered by Josh H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is basic chemistry. Antacids are base (or alkaline) and acids are the opposite...they neutralize each other. Look at this example: NAOH ( Sodium hydroxide an alkali) plus HCL (hydrocholric acid) will yield a molecule of salt (NaCl) and water (H2O). Antacids are generally an Aluminum salt, but other salts maybe used.
2006-08-24 00:05:38 · answer #3 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by eating antacids or anti-acids, excess stomach acids (HCl) is neutralized by a commonly known chemical reaction,
acid + base = salt + H2O
so the antacid is usually bases, Al(OH)3, Mg(OH)2
or carbonates like Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) NaHCO3, CaCO3, MgCO3
if carbonates are used to neutralize acid, CO2 gas is also produced, hence the burping.
2006-08-24 00:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by DainBramaged 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basic chemistry teaches if you mix an acid with a base the result is a neutral (a salt).
The cheapest antacid is a small amount of baking soda mixed with warm water.
2006-08-24 00:03:43 · answer #5 · answered by scourgeoftheleft 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know... but give me 10 points anyway...
Please?
2006-08-23 23:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋