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Antacid   Listen
noun
antacid, antiacid  n.  (Med.) A remedy for neutralizing acidity, especially of the stomach, as an alkali or absorbent.






Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48








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"Antacid" Quotes from Famous Books



... should be added, and after all the ingredients have been stirred together for about 10 minutes the dose should be administered. After the operation of the purgative it is generally necessary to give some tonic and antacid preparation to promote digestion, which is imperfectly performed in such cases. The following may be used: Powdered gentian, 3 ounces; powdered bicarbonate of potash, 3 ounces; powdered ginger, 3 ounces; powdered capsicum, 1 ounce. Mix and divide into 12 powders, one of which should be given three ...
— Special Report on Diseases of Cattle • U.S. Department of Agriculture



Words linked to "Antacid" :   Mylanta, Brioschi, cimetidine, alkalizer, Tums, ranitidine, agent, Alka-seltzer, Bromo-seltzer, Tagamet, Prilosec



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