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How does aluminum hydroxide relieve indigestion and heartburn? Explain it to me in a molecular level
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Aluminum hydroxide is an antacid that neutralizes stomach acid. It works by reacting with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form aluminum chloride and water. The aluminum chloride then reacts with sodium bicarbonate to form aluminum hydroxide and sodium chloride. The aluminum hydroxide coats the lining of the stomach and provides a physical barrier against the acid. It also helps to neutralize any remaining acid in the stomach.
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