ANTACIDS: THEIR EFFECT BY TITRATION AND WITHIN THE HUMAN STOMACH

Abstract

Slow acting or viscid substances are found incapable of exerting their intended effect within the stomach because of either inadequate mixture or passage from the stomach before their full capacity can be demonstrated. The degree of acid reduction accomplished within the stomach cannot always be predicted from its potential neutralizing capacity as detd. by titration. In most instances a surprisingly small decrease in gastric acidity is accomplished even when the customary amt. of antacid is given every 30 mins. Milk is one of our most satisfactory neutralizing agents.