Manufacturer: Abbott
It is an antacid that contains magnesium hydroxide as one of its active ingredients. It dissolves quickly in the stomach and provides quick action. It interacts with stomach acid to produce magnesium chloride which is absorbed by the body. It provides rapid relief from acid reflux by neutralizing gastric acid. Also, the presence of aluminum hydroxide neutralizes the acid in the stomach but is known to act slowly. It is also known to inhibit the activity of the enzyme pepsin thereby helping with heartburn.
