| abstract |
An antacid chewable tablet containing an antacid, an organopolysiloxane, and silica in an amount of 1 to 70% of the weight of the siloxane/silica mixture has rapid defoaming action. The tablet is prepared by adding the organopolysiloxane and silica, premixed in powder form, to an antacid. Additionally, the premixed powder can be used as an antiflatulent alone or in combination with other medicinal agents. |