Alka-Seltzer (aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate) Relieves heartburn, upset stomach, and diarrhea. Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) can help for many stomach and intestinal problems, but may take longer to work compared to some other anti-diarrheal medicines.
What is the best medicine for diarrhea?
- Loperamide (Imodium) slows the movement of food through your intestines, which lets your body absorb more liquid.
- Bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol) balances out how fluid moves through your digestive tract.
This medication is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. It is an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before.
Why does Alka-Seltzer make people's stomachs feel better?
When too much acid builds up in your stomach, you can get heartburn. Alka-Seltzer is a "buffer" which neutralizes stomach acid and temporarily keeps it from becoming too acidic. This demonstration, using bromphenol blue and vinegar, will show how Alka-Seltzer neutralizes stomach acid.
This medication is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. It is an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach.