Definition

Antacids are medicines that counteract (neutralise) the acid in your stomach to relieve Indigestion and heartburn .

They come as a liquid or chewabletablets andcan be bought from pharmacies and shops without a prescription.

This page covers:

When they're used

Common types

How and when to take them

Taking them with food, alcoholand other medicines

Side effects

Who may not be able to take them

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 22 Nov 2016