Question

Antacids are commonly used to get rid of acidity in the stomach. A commonly used antacid is 

(a) sodium hydrogen phthalate 

(b) magnesium hydroxide 

(c) calcium hydroxide

(d) manganese acetate

Answer 1

(b) magnesium hydroxide 

An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion or an upset stomach.

Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide are antacids used together to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach.