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Antacids are used to treat conditions such as heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux. Antacids relieve symptoms by neutralizing the acid in the stomach.¹ Antacids are safe when used occasionally but regular use should be discussed with a doctor.¹

Fast Facts:

• --Common antacids are Tums, Rolaids and Maalox.
• --Also referred to as Acid Reducers.²
• --Many antacids are available over the counter.

5 Great Resources on Antacids

• Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Antacid (Oral Route)
• Wikipedia: Antacid
• WrongDiagnosis: Antacids
• YourTotalHealth: Antacids
• Free Health Encyclopedia: Antacids

5 Latest Headlines on Antacids

• More Antacids News from Google News

What are Antacids?

• Healthwise (via WebMD): Antacids and Acid Reducers
• PDR (via Drugs.com): Antacids
• Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (via HealthAtoZ): Antacids
• eMedTV: Antacids

What Are The Uses for Antacids?

• FamilyDoctor: Antacids and Acid Reducers: OTC Relief for Heartburn and Acid Reflux
• Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Antacids for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (via eNotAlone): When do you Need an Antacid?

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Antacids?

• Wikipedia: Side Effects of Antacids
• First DataBank (via AcidRefluxConnection): Precautions and Side Effects of Antacids
• Personal Health Zone: Antacids - Interactions and Warnings

What are the Holistic Alternatives to Antacids?

• WholehealthMD: Natural Remedies for Heartburn
• Wind Publishing (via Buzzle): Holistically Healing Heartburn
• eHow: How to Treat Heartburn with Holistic Remedies
• GrannyMed: Home Remedies for Heartburn
• Alternative Medicine Magazine (via Revolution Health): Heal Thyself -- Spotlight on Heartburn (Dec. 13, 2006)

Clinical Trials for Antacids

• Clinicaltrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Antacids
• Centerwatch: Antacid Clinical Trials

Controversy and Lawsuits about Antacids

• Online Lawyer Source: Antacid Risk of Fracture (Dec. 29, 2006)
• Oshman & Mirisola, LLP: Antacids and Fractures
• The Canadian Press (via CBC News): Antacids Raise Risk of C. Difficile, Analysis Confirms (Sep. 26, 2006)

Abuse of Antacids

• A.D.A.M (via Drugs.com): Calcium Carbonate with Magnesium Antacid Overdose
• New York Times Health: Study Finds Misuse of Antacids Can Bring Magnesium Poisoning (Jul. 12, 2008)
• eMedTV: Zantac Overdose

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Antacids

• PubMed Central: Articles on Antacids
• JAMA: Antacid Research
• Google Scholar: Antacid Articles

Related WisdomCards

• Ranitidine
• Tums
• Maalox
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)
• Heartburn Causes and Symptoms
• At Home Remedies for Heartburn
• Acid Reflux in Babies
• Indigestion
• Heartburn

GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Free Health Encyclopedia: Antacids
2. ↑ Antacids and Acid Reducers

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