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Whenever you mix an acid with a base, they neutralize each other. If this is The case, Why is Alka-seltzer used to treat stomach aches?
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Whenever you mix an acid with a base, they neutralize each other. If this is The case, Why is Alka-seltzer used to treat stomach aches?

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Because they don't know any better. Aspirin is a great molecule, but it shouldn't be considered first-line therapy for stomachaches.
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