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Magaldrate is conveed by gastric acid to ?

A
Magnesium hydroxide
B
Magnesium hydroxide and calcium carbonate
C
Magnesium hydroxide and Aluminium hydroxide
D
Calcium carbonate and aluminium hydroxide
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is `c' i.e., Magnesium hydroxide and Aluminium hydroxide Magaldrate: Magaldrateis a common antaciddrug that is used for the treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, esophagitis from gastroesophageal reflux. Magaldrate is a hydroxymagnesium aluminate complex that is conveed rapidly in gastric acid to Mg(OH), and Al(OH)3, which are absorbed poorly and thus provide a sustained antacid effect.

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