Which one of the following types of medicines is used for treating indigestion?

The correct answer is Antacid.

Key Points

• Antacid:
  • Antacids are medicines that counteract (neutralise) the acid in your stomach to relieve indigestion and heartburn.
  • Antacids may help if you have: 
    • Indigestion
    • Heartburn or acid reflux – also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
    • Stomach ulcer
    • Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining) 

Additional Information

• Antibiotic:
  • These are medications that destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria. 
  • Antibiotics are used to prevent and treat bacterial infections.
• Analgesic:
  • Analgesics, also called painkillers, are medications that relieve different types of pain from headaches to injuries to arthritis.
  • Anti-inflammatory analgesics reduce inflammation, and opioid analgesics change the way the brain perceives pain. 
• Antiseptic:
  • An antiseptic is a substance that stops or slows down the growth of microorganisms.
  • They are frequently used in hospitals and other medical settings to reduce the risk of infection during surgery and other procedures.