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Which of the following types of medicine is used for treating indigestion caused by over-eating?

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Question

Which of the following types of medicine is used for treating indigestion caused by over-eating?

Options

  • antibiotic

  • analgesic

  • antacid

  • antiseptic

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Solution

Antacid

Explanation:

Over-eating causes the stomach to produce excess hydrochloric acid, leading to pain and irritation (indigestion). Antacids are mild bases that chemically neutralise this excess acid, reducing stomach acidity and providing quick relief.

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Chapter 2: Acids, Bases and Salts - Exercise 1 [Page 89]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Acids, Bases and Salts
Exercise 1 | Q 35. | Page 89
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