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What remedy will you take to treat hyperacidity in your stomach?

We will use antacids like milk of magnesia [Mg(OH)2] or Al(OH)3 solution to treat acidity problem in the stomach.

These are the mild bases which neutralize the effect of hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach. These maintain the pH of stomach and as a result decrease acidity.


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