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Which of the following types of medicine is used for the treatment of indigestion?

A

Antibiotic

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Analgesic

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C

Antacid

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Antiseptic

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Solution

The correct option is C
Antacid

Indigestion causes acidity in the stomach. Antacids are drugs that are basic in nature and hence can neutralise the effect of the excess acid in our stomach. Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) is a commonly used antacid.

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