Explain the function of antacids.

• Antacids neutralize the stomach acidity by inhibiting pepsin.
• Antacids are used to treat heartburn symptoms in duodenal and gastric ulcers, stress gastritis, pancreatic insufficiency, diarrhea caused bile-acid, constipation, and osteoporosis.
   

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Updated on: 29-Mar-2023

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