<unk> s are available over the counter and are taken by mouth to quickly relieve occasional heartburn, the major symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease and indigestion. Treatment with<unk> s alone is symptomatic and only justified for minor symptoms. Alternative uses for<unk> s include constipation, diarrhea, hyperphosphatemia, and urinary alkalization. Some<unk> s are also used as an adjunct to pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy in the treatment of pancreatic insufficiency. Non-particulate<unk> s (sodium citrate, magnesium trisilicate) increase gastric pH with little or no effect on gastric volume, and therefore may see some limited use in pre-operative procedures. Sodium citrate should be given within 1 hour of surgery to be the most effective.
Antacid
Querulant
Organophosphate
Fruit salt
Keldur
Titratable acid
Alkylphenol
Detergent