A client takes 30 ml of magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide with simethicone P. O. 1 hour and 3 hours after each meal and at bedtime for treatment of a duodenal ulcer. Why does the client take this antacid so frequently?

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Carmelo Hayden

Chemistry

8 July, 01:32

A client takes 30 ml of magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide with simethicone P. O. 1 hour and 3 hours after each meal and at bedtime for treatment of a duodenal ulcer. Why does the client take this antacid so frequently?

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Javon Orr · Answer 1

Due to the short term of its action it has in the stomach environment

Explanation:

Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone is a combination drug used for the treatment of upset stomach, acid indigestion, bloating heartburn caused by gas, or stomach discomfort caused by eating or drinking too much