Antacids are medicines that are taken to relieve heartburn and indigestion which is caused by excess of stomach acid. An antacid relieves heartburn becauses as soon as it reaches the stomach it weakens the stomach acid. The weaker the stomach acid, less likely you will get a heartburn. There are many types of antacids and relieve many different problems. Some common antacids include: Alka-Seltzer, Milk of magnesia, Gelusil, and Tums.
Aluminum Hydroxide or more commonly known as Gelusil, and its chemical formula is Al(OH)3, and has a moderate neutralizing effect. Aluminum Hydroxide has 1 aluminum atom, and 3 oxygen and hydrogen atoms. Its physical properties are it is white, powdery, and melts at 300 degrees celsius. Its chemical properties are it dissolves in acid and alkaline substances. |