Commentary

An Antacid Tasting The Relative Payability of 19 Liquid Antacids

Authors: RICHARD P. SCHNEIDER MD, ALBERT C. ROACH PharmD

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 < 0.05).

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