II. Definitions

  1. Compounds that neutralize acidity in the Gastrointestinal Tract, especially in the Stomach and duodenum

III. Preparations

  1. See H2 Blocker (e.g. Ranitidine)
  2. See Proton Pump Inhibitor (e.g. Omeprazole)
  3. Aluminum and Magnesium Salts
    1. Gaviscon
    2. Maalox
    3. Mylanta
  4. Calcium Carbonate salts
    1. Rolaids
    2. Tums
  5. Other topical agents
    1. Sucralfate (carafate)

IV. Precautions: Agents to avoid

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antacid (on 12/21/2022 at Medicaid.Gov Survey of pharmacy drug pricing)
ANTACID 500 MG CHEW TABLET Generic OTC $0.01 each
ANTACID 500 MG CHEWABLE TABLET Generic OTC $0.01 each
ANTACID 750 MG CHEWABLE TABLET Generic OTC $0.03 each
ANTACID ANTI-GAS LIQUID Generic OTC $0.01 per ml
ANTACID ANTI-GAS MAX STR LIQ Generic OTC $0.01 per ml
ANTACID EX-STR 750 MG TAB CHEW Generic OTC $0.03 each
ANTACID EX-STR TABLET CHEW Generic OTC $0.04 each
ANTACID EXTRA STRENGTH CHW TAB Generic OTC $0.04 each
ANTACID LIQUID Generic OTC $0.01 per ml
ANTACID ULTRA STR 1,000 MG CHW Generic OTC $0.04 each
ANTACID XTRA STRENGTH CHEW TAB Generic OTC $0.03 each
ANTACID-ANTIGAS 1000-60 MG CHW Generic OTC $0.03 each
ANTACID-ANTIGAS LIQUID Generic OTC $0.01 per ml
ANTACID-ANTIGAS SUSPENSION Generic OTC $0.01 per ml