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[Antacids--gel or tablet. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study].

H K Schulthess, W H Häcki

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |July 20, 1985
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    This study compared antacid effectiveness, finding liquid forms superior to tablets, especially post-meal. Antacid medication one hour after meals may offer limited benefits.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Intragastric pH monitoring is crucial for evaluating antacid efficacy.
    • Understanding the impact of antacid formulation (liquid vs. tablet) on gastric acidity is important for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the intragastric pH-altering effects of two antacid brands in liquid and tablet forms.
    • To assess antacid efficacy in both fasting and postprandial states.

    Main Methods:

    • A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 9 healthy volunteers.
    • Continuous intragastric pH monitoring using solid-state memory.
    • Administration of 40 mmol of antacid or placebo one hour before and after a standardized meal.

    Main Results:

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  • Both magaldrate and aluminum-magnesium hydroxide liquid antacids significantly reduced time below pH 3.5 compared to placebo, both fasting and postprandially.
  • Tablet forms showed significant efficacy in the fasting state but not postprandially.
  • Liquid antacids demonstrated greater efficacy than tablet forms, particularly in the postprandial period.

    • Conclusions:

    • Liquid antacids are more effective than tablet forms in controlling intragastric pH, especially after meals.
    • The clinical utility of administering low-dose antacids one hour postprandially warrants further investigation.
    • Both tested antacid brands showed comparable efficacy within their respective forms (liquid vs. tablet).