Stomach and bowels
Antacids
Used for
Quick heartburn relief
How it works
Neutralize acid that's already in the stomach, so they work in minutes.
Watch for
Bind some drugs, like doxycycline and levothyroxine, so doses are spaced apart.
- Examples
- calcium carbonate (Tums)
- aluminum and magnesium hydroxide (Maalox)
More in stomach and bowels
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