Gastric Antacid -

), converting it into water and various salts. This process: Antacids - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

A gastric antacid is a pharmaceutical substance used to counteract or neutralize the excess hydrochloric acid produced by the stomach. Unlike medications that prevent acid production, antacids provide immediate, short-term relief by chemically reacting with existing gastric acid. How They Work gastric antacid

Antacids are alkaline (basic) compounds. When ingested, they undergo a neutralization reaction with the stomach's hydrochloric acid ( HClcap H cap C l ), converting it into water and various salts