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Milk of magnesia, which is magnesium hydroxide, is used to cure stomach acidity. What is the mode of action of this drug?

AMilk of magnesia is an acid that replaces the hydrochloric acid present in the stomach, thus relieving acidity.
BMilk of magnesia is a base that neutralizes the excess acid present in the stomach, thus relieving acidity.
CMilk of magnesia is a salt that neutralizes the excess acid present in the stomach, thus relieving acidity.

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B milk of magnesia is a base

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I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. The mode of action of  the drug is that it is a base that neutralizes the excess acid present in the stomach, thus relieving acidity. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.

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