Antacid combination of magnesium and aluminium hydroxide are superior because:: (A) Rapid and sustained acid neutralizing property, (B) Less effect on gastric emptying, (C) Likely to alter bowel movement, (D) All of the above
Answer is D. Ans. D. All of the aboveMagnesium is rapid and aluminium act for long period of time. Magnesium salt causes osmotic diarrhea and aluminium salts causes constipation.