Antacid Foods
Drugs that suppress stomach acid--including over-the-counter antacids--may leave people at greater risk for food poisoning, experts at UC Berkeley say. The reason is that stomach acid normally kills many of the organisms that can cause food-related illness. Experts say this means that people with heartburn should be extra careful when it comes to preparing and handling raw poultry, seafood, and other foods.
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Antacid Oral Dosage and Storage
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: ALUMINUM/MAGNESIUM ANTACID/SIMETHICONE - ORAL Pronounced: (a-LOO-mi-num/mag-NEE-zee-um/sye-METH-i-cone) Overdose If overdose is... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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