title: Evaluation of antacid gel preparations available commercially in the Indian market.
abstract: A scoring system based on the neutralising capacity, cost efficiency and time of buffering of twenty four commercially available antacid gels was analysed. A gel scoring eight out of the ten points was considered as the best antacid. The study provides a practical guide in choosing a quick neutralizing and low cost antacid gel.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
authors.forename: C K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Nain
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Dhawan
authors.forename: V K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Vinayak
authors.forename: N K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Ganguly
mesh_terms: D000863:Antacids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis / Q000191:economics; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000863:Antacids; D005782:Gels