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Which of the following types of medicine is used for the treatment of indigestion?


Options:
A .   Antibasic
B .   Analgesic
C .   Antacid
D .   Antiseptic
Answer: Option C
:
C

Indigestion causes acidity in the stomach. We take antacids, which are basic in nature, to neutralise the acidity. However, they cannot treat more serious problems like appendicitis, stomach ulcer, etc. Example of antacids are aluminium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, etc.



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