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An antacid is simply a substance that neutralizes stomach acids and is typically used to alleviate heartburn, gastric indigestion, or an upset stomach with food. Some antacids are being used in the treatment of diarrhea and constipation. More recently marketed antacids now contain sodium salts of aluminum, magnesium, calcium, or other substances. Antacids are available both over the counter and by prescription. Antacids neutralize stomach acid as they neutralize the alkaline substance in your stomach - the very substance that causes most of the discomfort! In order to be sure that antacids work, it is important to consult your doctor or pharmacist Growing geriatric population suffering GERD, i.e. gastroesophageal reflux disease is expected to drive growth of the global antacid medications market. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), around 20% of adults in western culture are affected with GERD. According to the same source, the prevalence of GERD in the U.S. was between 18.1% and 27.8% in 2020. GERD is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders among the geriatric population. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2050, the global population aged 65 years and above is expected to reach around 2 billion increasing from 900 million in 2015. Read More @ https://coherentmarketinsights-blog.blogspot.com/2021/01/antacid-medications-market-is-expanding.html