title: An antacid tasting: the relative palatability of 19 liquid antacids.
abstract: The taste of liquid antacids is proposed as a major factor in patient compliance in taking such medication when prescribed. A study was made of the relative palatability of 19 antacids. The antacids can be divided into three groups of varying palatability (p less than 0.05).
mesh_terms: D000863:Antacids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D013649:Taste
chemical_list: D000863:Antacids