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*The salt of alginic acid, a seaweed extract used as a thickener
and emulsifier. They
all work basically the same by neutralizing stomach acid, but some
people find an antacid combined with alginic acid, such as in Gaviscon,
gives improved relief. An antacid combined with a
foaming agent such as alginic acid helps some people. |
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