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Alginic acid
Alginic acid, also referred to as algin or alginate, is a hydrophilic or anionic polysaccharide isolated from certain brown seaweed (Phacophycae) via alkaline extraction. It is present in cell walls of brown algae where it forms a viscous gel when binding with water. Alginic acid is a linear polymer consisted...
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Matched Description: … It is also available in oral dietary supplements and is found in antacids such as Gaviscon to inhibit …
Matched Mixtures name: … GAVISCON LIQUID ... GAVISCON ... GAVISCON …
Matched Products: … GAVISCON …
Matched Mixtures name: … GAVISCON LIQUID ... GAVISCON ... GAVISCON …
Matched Products: … GAVISCON …
Cimetidine
A histamine congener, it competitively inhibits histamine binding to histamine H2 receptors. Cimetidine has a range of pharmacological actions. It inhibits gastric acid secretion, as well as pepsin and gastrins output. It also blocks the activity of cytochrome P-450 which might explain proposals for use in neoadjuvant therapy.
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Matched Products: … Gaviscon Prevent ... Gaviscon All-night …
Dimenhydrinate
Dimehydrinate was first described in the literature in 1949, and patented in 1950. Early research into dimenhydrinate focused on its role as an antihistamine for urticaria; the treatment of motion sickness was an accidental discovery. Dimenhydrinate, also known as B-dimethylaminoethyl benzohydrol ether 8-chlorotheophyllinate, is indicated to prevent nausea, vomiting, and...
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Matched Products: … Gaviscon Nausea …
Potassium bicarbonate
Potassium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline, slightly alkaline and salty substance. It is produced by the passage of carbon dioxide through an aqueous potassium carbonate solution. It is used in medicine as an antacid. It is registered in the FDA under the section of suitable, safe and effective ingredients for...
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Matched Mixtures name: … GAVISCON ADVANCE ... GAVISCON ADVANCE ... GAVISCON ADVANCE …
Aluminum hydroxide
Aluminum hydroxide is an inorganic salt used as an antacid. It is a basic compound that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Subsequent increases in pH may inhibit the action of pepsin. An increase in bicarbonate ions and prostaglandins may also confer cytoprotective effects.
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Matched Mixtures name: … Gaviscon ... Gaviscon ... Gaviscon …
Sodium carbonate
Sodium Carbonate is the disodium salt of carbonic acid with alkalinizing property. When dissolved in water, sodium carbonate forms carbonic acid and sodium hydroxide. As a strong base, sodium hydroxide neutralizes gastric acid thereby acting as an antacid.
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Matched Mixtures name: … GAVISCON® TABLETAS MASTICABLES SABOR A MENTA …
Magnesium trisilicate
Magnesium trisilicate is an inorganic compound that is used as an antacid in the treatment of peptic ulcers.
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Matched Mixtures name: … Gaviscon Regular Strength …
Magnesium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound. It is naturally found as the mineral brucite. Magnesium hydroxide can be used as an antacid or a laxative in either an oral liquid suspension or chewable tablet form.
Additionally, magnesium hydroxide has smoke suppressing and flame retardant properties and is thus used commercially...
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Matched Mixtures name: … Gaviscon Acid Relief Formula Liquid ... Gaviscon Acid Relief Formula Tablets ... Gaviscon Acid Relief Fmla Plus Gas Rel. Tab …
Dimethicone
Dimethicone is a silicone oil that is also known as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). It has viscoelastic properties. Dimethicone is used as a surfactant, antifoaming agent, carminative in various products such as medical devices, food products, and lubricants. It is used in a number of health and beauty products including hair care...
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Matched Mixtures name: … Gaviscon Acid Relief Fmla Plus Gas Rel. Tab ... Gaviscon Acid Relief Fmla Plus Gas Rel.liq. …
Magnesium carbonate
Magnesium carbonate, also known as magnesite, is a common over the counter remedy for heartburn and upset stomach caused by overproduction of acid in the stomach [FDA Label].
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Matched Mixtures name: … Gaviscon ... Gaviscon ... Gaviscon …
Sodium bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline powder that is commonly used as a pH buffering agent, an electrolyte replenisher, systemic alkalizer and in topical cleansing solutions.
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Matched Mixtures name: … GAVISCON ... GAVISCON ... GAVISCON …
Calcium carbonate
Calcium carbonate is an inorganic salt used as an antacid. It is a basic compound that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Subsequent increases in pH may inhibit the action of pepsin. An increase in bicarbonate ions and prostaglandins may also confer cytoprotective effects. Calcium carbonate may also...
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Matched Mixtures name: … GAVISCON LIQUID ... GAVISCON LIQUID ... Gaviscon Liquid Sachets …
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