What is Antacid Tablet Extra strength used for?
Antacid tablet extra is used for the treatment of symptoms of too much stomach acid which include stomach upset, heartburn, and acid indigestion. The antacid tablet is also used to relieve symptoms of extra gas which include belching, bloating, and feelings of pressure or discomfort in the stomach or gut. Antacid Tablet Extra strength is available on Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.
What is the Composition of Antacid Tablet Extra strength?
Each tablet contains Calcium Carbonate as the active ingredient.
How does Antacid Tablet Extra strength work?
Antacid Tablet Extra strength work by counteracting or neutralising the acid in your stomach. Antacid Tablet Extra strength contains chemicals that are based (alkalis) which are the opposite of acids. An acid and base reaction is known as neutralisation. This neutralisation reaction makes the stomach contents less acidic.
Antacid Tablet Extra strength Dosage
Chew 2-4 Antacid Tablet Extra strength as symptoms occur, or as advised by a doctor.
How long does it take for Antacid tablet Extra strength to start working?
Antacid Tablet Extra strength will take effect in about an hour but must be taken twice a day for heartburn prevention. Antacid Tablet Extra strength works best if taken 30 to 60 minutes before eating.
How do Antacids work so fast?
Antacids are the fastest-acting heartburn relief available because they start to weaken the acid in the stomach the second they reach it.
Do Antacid Tablet Extra strength work to cure heartburn?
Antacid Tablet Extra strength helps to treat heartburn (indigestion) by neutralizing the stomach acid that causes heartburn.
Do liquid Antacids work faster than Tablets Antacids?
Liquid forms of Antacids work faster than tablet forms but the tablet forms are easier to use.
What are the side effects of Antacid Tablet Extra strength?
Common side effects of taking Antacids include;
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation.
• Flatulence (wind)
• Stomach cramps.
• Feeling sick
• Vomiting.
Can Antacid Extra strength be taken on an empty stomach?
Always take antacids with food. This will allows you up to three hours of relief. When antacids are ingested on an empty stomach it leaves your stomach too quickly and can only neutralize acid for 30 to 60 minutes.
Where to buy Antacid Tablet Extra Strength
Buy Antacid Tablet Extra strength at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.