ANTACID

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does antacid mean? 

• ANTACID (noun)
  The noun ANTACID has 1 sense:

1. an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)

  Familiarity information: ANTACID used as a noun is very rare.

• ANTACID (adjective)
  The adjective ANTACID has 1 sense:

1. acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)

  Familiarity information: ANTACID used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ANTACID (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Synonyms:

alkaliser; alkalizer; antacid; antiacid; gastric antacid

Hypernyms ("antacid" is a kind of...):

agent (a substance that exerts some force or effect)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "antacid"):

cimetidine; Tagamet (a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid)

ranitidine; Zantac (a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux)

Alka-seltzer (a commercial antacid that contains aspirin; tablets dissolve in water to give an effervescent solution)

Brioschi; Bromo-seltzer; Maalox; Mylanta (an antacid)

omeprazole; Prilosec (antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach)

Pepto-bismal; Rolaids; Tums (an antacid)

Derivation:

antacid (acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach))

• ANTACID (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)

Similar:

antagonistic; incompatible (used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect)

Derivation:

antacid (an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach))

 Context examples 

A salt or hydroxide mixture of aluminum and magnesium metals used as an antacid, aluminum magnesium absorbs and neutralizes stomach acid, helping to relieve intermittent, infrequent heartburn and indigestion.

(Aluminum Magnesium, NCI Thesaurus)

The pain: • Starts between meals or during the night • Briefly stops if you eat or take antacids • Lasts for minutes to hours • Comes and goes for several days or weeks

(Peptic Ulcer, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

A solution of magnesium hydroxide with antacid and laxative properties.

(Magnesium Hydroxide, NCI Thesaurus)

The oxide salt of magnesium with antacid, laxative and vascular smooth muscle relaxant activities.

(Magnesium Oxide, NCI Thesaurus)

A substituted benzimidazole and proton pump inhibitor with antacid activity.

(Pantoprazole, NCI Thesaurus)

Combined with other liquid ingredients (such as lidocaine and diphenhydramine), this antacid provides relief for painful stomatitis, mucositis, and esophagitis associated with both chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

(Maalox, NCI Thesaurus)

In general, you should see your doctor if you have: • Blood in your stool • Changes in bowel habits • Severe abdominal pain • Unintentional weight loss • Heartburn not relieved by antacids

(Digestive Diseases, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

A propanimidamide and histamine H2-receptor antagonist with antacid activity.

(Famotidine, NCI Thesaurus)

Your doctor may recommend antacids or other medicines.

(Hiatal Hernia, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

This agent possesses anesthetic, antihistamine, and antacid properties.

(Lidobenalox, NCI Thesaurus)