List of ingredients in antacids

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THE SIDE EFFECTS OF INGREDIENTS
SODIUM BICARBONATE
dangerous for people with high blood pressure.
also, if taken daily for several weeks, people with poorly
functioning kidneys may find their body fluids have changed to a
higher alkaline pH. This can cause the formation of kidney stones
or urinary tract infections.
CALCIUM CARBONATE
can cause constipation
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
may cause severe constipation
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
laxative
people with chronic kidney disease are recommended not to use
medications with magnesium because they are less able to remove
magnesium from their bodies.
ADDITIVES TO ANTACIDS
aspirin is sometimes added to treat headaches as well as stomach
acid. However, some people find that aspirin upsets their
stomachs
caffeine is in some antacids. Caffeine will cause the stomach to
secrete more acid
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