vCalcium-based antacids: Tums, Rennies

CaCO3 + __HCl ¨


vMagnesium-based antacids: Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia

Mg(OH)2 + __HCl ¨

vAluminum-based antacids: Maalox, Mylanta

Al(OH)3 + __HCl ¨

vBicarbonate-based antacids: Alka Seltzer

NaHCO3 + __HCl ¨
Commercial Antacids Use A Variety of Chemicals