antacid
noun
ant·ac·id
(ˌ)ant-ˈa-səd 
ˈant-ˌa-
: an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity
antacid
adjective
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Take an antacid or PPI to avoid stomach irritation.
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Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
These can range from OTC antidiarrheals and antacids to prescription laxatives and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), depending on your symptoms.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Your healthcare provider may recommend: Medications: This may include over-the-counter (OTC) pain-relieving medications and antacids for milder GI symptoms, as well as prescription medications like antibiotics and antiviral medications for infections.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 19 Sep. 2024
Many common foods and medications — from antacids to blood pressure and cold medicines — can prompt erroneous results.
—Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
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Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
These can range from OTC antidiarrheals and antacids to prescription laxatives and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), depending on your symptoms.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Your healthcare provider may recommend: Medications: This may include over-the-counter (OTC) pain-relieving medications and antacids for milder GI symptoms, as well as prescription medications like antibiotics and antiviral medications for infections.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 19 Sep. 2024
Many common foods and medications — from antacids to blood pressure and cold medicines — can prompt erroneous results.
—Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Antacid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antacid. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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antacid
adjective
ant·ac·id
(ˈ)ant-ˈas-əd
: tending to prevent or neutralize acidity
antacid tablets
antacid
noun
Medical Definition
antacid
1 of 2 adjective
ant·ac·id
(ˈ)ant-ˈas-əd
variants
also antiacid
: tending to counteract acidity
antacid
2 of 2 noun
variants
also antiacid
: an agent (as an alkali or absorbent) that counteracts or neutralizes acidity
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