Which one of the following type of medicines is used for treating indigestion?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Antacid
Indigestion with acidity is caused by too much acid in the stomach. An antacid is a mild base, such as magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia), aluminium hydroxide or sodium hydrogencarbonate (baking soda), that neutralises the extra acid and gives relief.
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (1) Analgesic — Incorrect. An analgesic is a painkiller, such as aspirin or paracetamol.
Option (2) Antibiotic — Incorrect. An antibiotic, such as penicillin, kills bacteria or stops their growth inside the body.
Option (4) Antiseptic — Incorrect. An antiseptic, such as tincture of iodine, is applied to wounds and the skin to stop germs from growing.