Best Antacid For Ulcer

An antacid is a drug substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and bring relief of conditions like heartburn, hyperacidity related stomach distress.

They come as a liquid or chewable tablets and can be bought from pharmacies and shops without a prescription.

Ulcer

Some antacids also contain simethicone, an ingredient that helps your body get rid of gas. Some antacids contain ingredients that can cause diarrhea, such as magnesium, or constipation, such as aluminum.

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Example Of Antacid

Examples of antacids include:

• Aluminum hydroxide gel (Alternagel, Amphojel)
• Calcium carbonate (Alka-Seltzer, Tums)
• Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
• Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids
• Pepto-Bismol

Best Antacid

All the antacids are good at relieving ulcer pain. They support ulcer healing. However, alone they don't treat ulcers. They are used in combination with acid reducing drugs.

Among the list, gaviscon seems to be better in reducing ulcers. It contains sodium alginate and other antacids. Sodium alginate is a soluble dietary fiber extracted from brown seaweed and its solution has been used as a hemostatic agent to treat gastrointestinal bleeding due to gastric ulcers.

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Unlike other antacids that only neutralize the acid content of the stomach, sodium alginate also coats the sore providing soothing relief while reducing stomach acid. This makes it the best antacid currently in the market.

There are many antacids with these ingredients. They come with different prices and designs. Always ask for antacid with sodium alginate. Another ingredient to look out for is simethicone.