What is systemic antacids and Non systemic antacids
About systemic (absorbable) antacids
and non systemic antacids
These are soluble , readily absorbable and capable of producing systemic electrolyte alterations and alkalosis
Example- sodium bicarbonate.
Non systemic (non absorbable) antacids :
These are not absorbable to a significant extent and thus do not exert on appreciable systemic effect .