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

Antibiotic

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Analgesic

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Antacid

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Antiseptic

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Solution

The correct option is C
Antacid

Indigestion causes acidity in the stomach. We add anti-acids to neutralise it. The antacids are basic in nature and hence neutralise the acids. Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) is a commonly used antacid.

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Which of the following types of medicine is used for treating indigestion caused by over-eating ?

(a) antibiotic

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