| abstract |
The invention relates to antacid preparations comprising the following ingredients: (i) an acid binding active substance (Antacid) or a mixture of said active substances, (ii) a CO2 releasing effervescent mixture, (iii) a polymeric tenside as foaming agent or a mixture of said tensides, (iv) a swelling and gel-forming polymer or a mixture of said polymers and (v) optionally common adjuvants. The invention also relates to a method for the production of said antacid preparations. In a preferred embodiment, the antacid preparations are formulated in the form of a chewable tablet. The antacid preparations disclosed in the invention are suitable for symptomatic treatment of duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, heartburn and acid related gastric problems such as gastric hyperacidity. |