a general rule it is best to separate antacid use and any other medications by at least 1 hour. When antacids are only taken occasionally, this seldom presents a serious problem. Since there are so many good medications to reduce stomach acid, some of them over-the-counter, it is unusual to require frequent antacid use during the day and night.

Antacids -- like Tums, or Mylanta, in liquid or tablet forms -- may delay or reduce the absorption of thyroid drugs, and therefore, should also be taken at least two hours apart from when you take your thyroid hormone. See similar questions...

Because fiber laxatives are not systematically absorbed, they do not increase risks during pregnancy. Antacids also pose little risk to the developing fetus, but these agents may bind iron in the gastrointestinal tract. Thus, excessive use of antacids during pregnancy could contribute to iron-deficiency anemia. It is best to limit intake of antacids by avoiding foods and beverages that may increase heartburn, discontinue smoking and eating small, frequent meals. See similar questions...

Have you read all the ingredients in antacids? Antacids are for temporary relief of excess stomach acid only, not for continued consumption to neutralize excess accumulated acidic wastes throughout our body. Drinking alkaline water is a lifestyle change; one must drink continuously over time to maintain good health. With all the ingredients in antacids, it is not recommended for long-term use. See similar questions...

Antacids neutralize the acid that your stomach makes. For most people, antacids that you can get without a prescription (over-the-counter) give fast, short-term relief. However, antacids can cause diarrhea or constipation. Look for antacids that contain both magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide. (One causes constipation while the other causes diarrhea so they counteract each other.) Some brands of antacids include Maalox, Mylanta and Riopan. Follow the directions on the package See similar questions...

Some antacids such as Milk of Magnesia may result in diarrhea. Others like Amphogel, Tums, Titralac, Alka-2 and Alternagel may cause constipation. Most of these antacids are a source of calcium and if dosed in long term, may result in excessive calcium in the blood, leading to kidney failure. They may also increase the risk of kidney stones. See similar questions...

No. Although stomach acid is necessary for some forms of calcium to be absorbed into the body, antacids do not interfere with this process. Calcium supplements taken with meals provide enough stomach acid for optimal absorption. Although calcium carbonate acts as an antacid, it can both neutralize the stomach acid and still be used by the body. Calcium carbonate supplements act as antacids and calcium carbonate antacids can serve as a source of calcium. The available calcium is the same. See similar questions...

Enzymes will help heartburn and indigestion almost immediately. Antacids provide only temporary relief by neutralizing the acidity in the stomach, but will cause a much greater problem. Antacids stop the body from doing its digestive job... while enzymes help the body to do its digestive job. Plant enzymes are safe and effective... antacids are not! See similar questions...

I drink orange juice and coffee at breakfast plus shredded wheat cereal w/milk. I need to lose a few pounds, too. A - First of all antacids target only the symptoms and give temporary relief if that. As a blood type O wheat interferes with your digestive systems and may contribute to your inability to lose weight. A compatible cereal choice would be Amaranth flakes, rice cereal, buckwheat or spelt but without dairy milk. Try Soy Milk as a replacement beverage. See similar questions...

Answer-There is certain medicines described in the ayurveda descriptions related with the diseases that are used as antibiotic antacids and other type of medicines. The use of various medicines for treating the leprosy gives us an idea that the herms and other medicines are having effects as the antibiotics do. In the same way other medicines are there which are having the effects like the other medicines have. These medicines can be categorized accordingly in several classes. Read More.. See similar questions...

To reduce or prevent drug interactions with antacids, it is generally recommended that you take antacids at least one hour before or two hours after other medications." Antibodies are not the cause of the disease state, they are a by-product of the key inflammatory process. Hence the concept of 'autoimmunity' is meaningless. See similar questions...

No one can promise that participation in a residential drug rehab will induce sobriety, but no other drug treatment program offers as great a probability of successful recovery. Between 40% and 60% of participants in drug rehab leave the program to lead better lives of complete sobriety; some others may eventually relapse and need some degree of additional therapy; and some recovering addicts may need to undergo a residential program more than once. See similar questions...