Manufacturer: Leeford Healthcare Ltd
It is used for the treatment of symptoms of Functional Gastrointestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, peptic ulcer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, which include smooth muscle spasms, flatulence, abdominal distention, hyperacidity, Gastric Distress, Bloating etc.
Antacids neutralise or reduce gastric acidity, resulting in an increase in pH of the stomach and duodenum. Also, by increasing the gastric pH above 4, they inhibit the proteolytic activity of pepsin. Antacids do not coat the mucosal lining, but have a local astringent effect.