Rolaids

Rolaids is a brand of antacid produced by Pfizer. It was invented by American chemist Irvine W. Grote in the late 1920s. Rolaids is best known for the famous 1970's tag line "how do you spell relief?"

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"R-O-L-A-I-D-S"

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The name is derived from their original packaging that came in a foil roll.

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Rolaids also sponsors the Major League Baseball Award for Top relief pitchers called the Rolaids Relief Man Award.

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Rolaids often come in many different flavors. One of the most recent adittions is cherry.

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Active ingredients: Calcium carbonate (550 mg), Magnesium hydroxide (110 mg).

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Inactive ingredients: Dextrose, Flavoring, Magnesium stearate, Polyethylene glycol, Pregelatinized starch, Sucrose.

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Side effects: irregular heartbeat, retina discoloration, severe stomach pain, extreme weakness/tiredness, mood changes, muscle pain. These side effects may be indications of a serious medical condition. Use only as directed and consult a qualified medical professional if you have any questions.

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Antacid: An antacid is any substance, usually a base, that counteracts stomach acidity. It is taken by mouth to relieve heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion. Most antacids buffer gastric acid, raising the pH to reduce acid damage. If antacids are ineffective, medication (H2-receptor antagonists or pr...

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