Which one of the following types of medicines is used for treating 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 B Antacid
The acidity of the stomach causes a lower pH value of acid in stomach which can be neutralized by consuming an alkaline medium or antacid with higher pH value like sodium bicarbonate used in food to control indigestion of acidity.

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