Question

Which of the following medicines is used for indigestion?

• A. Antibiotic
• B. Antacid
• C. Analgesic
• D. Antiseptic

Answer 1

The correct option is B Antacid

• There is acid production in the stomach. Excess of acid production may result in problems like indigestion of food which may result in vomiting.
• Antacid acts by neutralizing the acid in the stomach. The antacid increases the pH of the stomach.
• This helps the process of digestion to occur at normal conditions and treat problems like heartburn and flatulence.
• Thus, the correct answer is option B.