[
UK
/ˈæntɐsˌɪd/
]
[ US /ænˈtæsəd/ ]
[ US /ænˈtæsəd/ ]
NOUN
- an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
ADJECTIVE
- acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)
How To Use antacid In A Sentence
- For example, antacids, antibiotics, and oral contraceptives alter your body's absorption of several B vitamins.
- Antacids, histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2 blockers) and proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed for treating heartburn, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers. Hyla Cass, M.D.: Is Your Medication Robbing You of Nutrients Part 2: Getting Specific
- It also occurs in alcoholism, diabetic ketoacidosis, and in patients taking antacids which bind phosphate in the gut.
- Over-the-counter acid suppressants and antacids are considered appropriate initial therapy for GERD.
- Ginger is an excellent natural antacid because it prevents the breakdown of pepsinogen to pepsin: the latter irritates tissue to cause peptic ulcers.
- In a large study of 874 patients with chronic duodenal ulcers, patients received either DGL, cimetidine, or antacids.
- They're all anti-bloating medicines, antacids, digestive aids, all things to put out the fire in our stomachs from the poison we call lunch.
- For patients with acid reflux, bulimia, or alcoholism, antacids or acid-reducing agents may be given to help reduce tooth erosion.
- Eventually the fruit did wear off, and people gladly accepted antacids, to cure the rumbly tumblys that would certainly follow. One For The Table: Flavortripping
- Allowing a four to six hour interval between the administration of antacids or sucralfate and fluoroquinolones avoids these interactions.