- Reflux suppressant
A reflux suppressant is any one of a number of drugs used to combat
oesophageal reflux . Commonly, following ingestion a 'raft' ofalginic acid is created, floating on the stomach contents by carbon dioxide released by the drug. This forms a mechanical barrier to further reflux. Some preparations also containantacid s to protect theoesophagus .Reflux can also be coincidentally reduced by the and
antidopaminergic s.
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