1. There is hydrochloric acid in our stomach which helps in the digestion of food.
2. Sometimes in the stomach, there is more hydrochloric acid than we need.
3. This excess acid causes acidity and indigestion resulting in stomachache.
4. When magnesium hydroxide is administered it neutralizes the extra acid in the stomach.
5. Therefore, magnesium hydroxide is the best cure for stomachache.
6. So, when we have stomachache, doctors prescribe medicine containing magnesium hydroxide.
