What is an Antacid?

An antacid is any substance, generally a base or basic salt which neutralizes stomach acidity.

Antacids are used to relieve acid indigestion, upset stomach, sour stomach and heartburn.

Common Symptoms of Acidity Or GERD

If you have nighttime acid reflux, you might also experience:

Antacids perform a neutralization reaction. i.e. they buffer gastric acid by raising the pH to reduce the acidity in the stomach.
When gastric hydrochloric acid reaches the nerves in the gastrointestinal mucosa. They signal pain to the central nervous system. This happens when these nerves are exposed, as in peptic ulcers. The gastric acid may also reach ulcers in the esophagus or duodenum and cause heart burn and regurgitation or acid reflux.
Antacids by virtue of its neutralizing action reduces pain and heartburn as well as discomfort.

Rapid Neutralization of Stomach Acid by *NaHCO3, & Inhibition of H. Pylori by Citric Acid

Reduced Acid Damage To Esophagus Due To Reflux (Backflow) of Neutralized Stomach Acid (pH ≥ 3.5)
*NaHCO3 in FizzBeer Dissociates to Produce HCO3, Which Neutralizes Stomach Acid (H+) Rapidly, Within Minutes, to Normal pH (≥ 3.5)
Citric Acid Inhibits H. Pylori bacteria (in Vitro), which could reduce acid secretion
Relief From Symptoms of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Rapid Neutralization of Stomach Acid by *NaHCO3, & Inhibition of H. Pylori by Citric Acid present in FizzBeer

Antacids are medicines that counteract (neutralise) the acid in your stomach to relieve indigestion and heartburn.