Which of the following cannot be used as an antacid?

Rantidine

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Cimetidine

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Metal hydroxides

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D None of the above
Antacid is a drug (or medicine) preventing or correcting acidity, especially in the stomach.
To neutralize the acid in stomach, antacid should be basic in nature.
All three can be used as antacids since they are basic in nature.

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