What is an antacid?
An antacid is a product made by companies like Johnson & Johnson Merck that neutralizes the acid in your stomach and/or prevents the stomach from making more acid when you have a common ailment known as “Heartburn”. (Barnhart 34) Heartburn is when you experience a burning sensation in the esophagus. This happens when some of the stomach acid produced by the stomach enters the esophagus and irritates the tissue thus, causing the person to feel a burning sensation in their upper digestive system. This burning sensation is most commonly centered in the chest area. Sometimes this sensation could be mistaken for heart pain and has also been called “heartburn”. An antacid relieves this burning sensation. Because many people suffer from chronic or acute heartburn, antacids sell in high volume. Companies that manufacture antacids suggest that the peak season for antacid sales are around the holidays and Superbowl Sunday, when people tend to eat the most. (“How Do Antacids and Acid Reducers Wor
Antacid are basic compounds that help reduce the acidity in the stomach. The stomach produces acid to help digest food, however sometimes there is an overproduction of this acid which in turn can lead to the irritation (Sometimes referred to as Heart Burn) of the esophagus. Since antacids are basic in nature, they help to counter the effects of stomach acid by neutralizing ( Acid + Base –> Water) it. Antacids are usually taken orally and the most common antacidic compounds are Aluminum hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Aluminum carbonate, Calcium carbonate, Sodium bicarbonate and Hydrotalcite. © Onimoto.Com. All rights reserved.
