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I  inc risk of respiratory and enteric tract infections

D  Diarrhoea and sar dard (headache)

A  Abdominal pain

Antacids

Al(OH) 3 and Mg(OH) 2

 These are weak bases that react with protons in GIT

 Also stimulate protective function of gastric mucosa

Mg(OH) 2  this is also found in syrup milk of magnesia that is a laxative

So this causes strong laxative effect

Al(OH) 3 show constipating effect opposite to Mg(OH) 2

CaCO 3 and NaHCO 3 can also be used they are also weak bases

Uses

GPS dr with burning hurt

G  GERD

P  Peptic ulcer

S  Stress related gastroenteritis (less used)

Dr  Dyspepsia

Burning hurt  heart burn

Adverse effects

 Excess Calcium absorption from milk and Calcium rich foods 
result in milk alkali syndrome

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Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman