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Reflux suppressant
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<p>A reflux suppressant is any one of a number of <a href="/facts/Medication/h9mhwWP2">drugs</a> used to combat <a href="/facts/Oesophageal_reflux/8YhncnDz">oesophageal reflux</a>. Commonly, following ingestion a 'raft' of <a href="/facts/Alginic_acid/qt8udetb">alginic acid</a> is created, floating on the stomach contents by carbon dioxide released by the drug. This forms a mechanical barrier to further reflux. Some preparations also contain <a href="/facts/Antacid/CP9PeyQ8">antacids</a> to protect the <a href="/facts/Oesophagus/XWa7WoWn">oesophagus</a>. </p><p>Reflux can also be coincidentally reduced by the motility stimulants and <a href="/facts/Antidopaminergic/EVfsg8Na">antidopaminergics</a>. </p>