What are antacids and how do people get rid of stomach pain due to acidity?

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Antacids are substances that are alkaline in nature and used to neutralize the acids produced in the stomach.
Antacids are used to relieve the sensation of heartburn caused by acidity in the stomach.
Magnesium hydroxide(Mg(OH)₂) which is also called milk of magnesia is used as an antacid.

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