Heartburn Remedies: Antacids

For occasional heartburn, take something that works immediately, like a liquid antacid. Just like the name suggests, an antacid neutralizes stomach acid. This provides temporary relief from heartburn, and is emptied from the stomach quickly. It's important to follow the directions carefully, because the overuse of antacids can cause serious side effects. And with more prolonged heartburn symptom, antacids may not help.source by http://www.webmd.com/