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Results 1 - 10 of 46 for Antacids
  1. Taking antacids 
    Antacids help to treat heartburn (indigestion). They work by neutralizing the stomach acid that causes heartburn. You can buy many antacids without a prescription. Liquid forms work faster, but ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000198.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Calcium carbonate with magnesium overdose 
    ... calcium carbonate and magnesium is commonly found in antacids. These medicines provide heartburn relief. Calcium carbonate with ... magnesium is found in many (but not all) antacids, including the following brands: Maalox Mylanta Rolaids Tums ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002539.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Milk-alkali syndrome 
    ... Calcium carbonate is also an ingredient found in antacids (such as Tums). A high level of vitamin ... along with reducing or stopping calcium supplements and antacids that contain calcium. Vitamin D supplements also need ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000332.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Calcium carbonate overdose 
    Calcium carbonate is commonly found in antacids (for heartburn) and some dietary supplements. Calcium carbonate overdose occurs when someone takes more than the normal or recommended amount of a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002605.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Gastroesophageal reflux - discharge 
    Antacids can help neutralize your stomach acid. They do not help to treat the irritation in your esophagus. Common side effects of antacids include diarrhea or constipation. Other over-the-counter ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000197.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Gastroesophageal reflux disease 
    ... heartburn worse. You may use over-the-counter antacids after meals and at bedtime, although the relief ... not last very long. Common side effects of antacids include diarrhea or constipation. Other over-the-counter ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000265.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Test Your GERD Knowledge 
    ... your doctor may suggest diet changes and/or antacids. Antacids are the only over-the-counter (OTC) medicines ... These medicines don't work as quickly as antacids, but the benefits last longer. To prevent GERD ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/000265_7.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Calcium supplements 
    ... calcium include: Calcium carbonate. Over-the-counter (OTC) antacid products contain calcium carbonate. These sources of calcium ... body from absorbing iron, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus. Antacids have other ingredients such as sodium, aluminum, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007477.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Hypercalcemia - discharge 
    ... level from getting high again: Don't use antacids that have a lot of calcium in them. Look for antacids that have magnesium. Ask your provider which ones ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000044.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Kidney stones - self-care 
    ... your kidney stones recommends it. Watch out for antacids that contain extra calcium. Ask your provider which antacids are safe for you to take. Your body ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000135.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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