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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asked Oct 26, 2017 158k views

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DCJones · Answer 1 · 2017-11-01T14:30:56+0000

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