Sodium and potassium levels in antacids. 1977

R A Yokel

The current sodium and potassium levels of commercial antacid products is reported; many of these products have been reformulated recently. The clinical importance of sodium and potassium content of antacids is discussed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011188 Potassium An element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.
D000863 Antacids Substances that counteract or neutralize acidity of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. Alkalinizing Agent,Antacid,Alkalinizing Agents,Agent, Alkalinizing,Agents, Alkalinizing
D012964 Sodium A member of the alkali group of metals. It has the atomic symbol Na, atomic number 11, and atomic weight 23. Sodium Ion Level,Sodium-23,Ion Level, Sodium,Level, Sodium Ion,Sodium 23

Related Publications

R A Yokel
October 1992, Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology,
R A Yokel
January 1991, The Turkish journal of pediatrics,
R A Yokel
November 1994, Journal of the American Dietetic Association,
R A Yokel
October 1989, Chinese medical journal,
R A Yokel
August 1970, Experimental cell research,
R A Yokel
July 1982, The Medical journal of Australia,
R A Yokel
July 1961, Deutsches medizinisches Journal,
R A Yokel
July 1958, Polski tygodnik lekarski,
R A Yokel
September 1959, The New England journal of medicine,
Copied contents to your clipboard!