Antacids. Milk of magnesia, Rolaids and generic (Rite Aid store brand) Tums. Milk of magnesia is a suspension of magnesium hydroxide (Mg (OH)2) in water. Rolaids contains magnesium hydroxide and calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Tums contains calcium carbonate. These antacids chemically neutralize excess gastric acid (diluted hydrochloric acid) in the stomach, reducing damage to oesophagus and relieving pain. | |
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