bromo-seltzer
Definition
Noun: - An antacid: Bromo-Seltzer is a proprietary name for a specific brand of effervescent antacid and analgesic powder, historically used to relieve headaches, heartburn, and upset stomach.
Usage
- Bromo-Seltzer is used as a singular, proper noun referring to the specific medicinal product.
- It is typically used in contexts discussing historical remedies, over-the-counter medications, or specific treatments for digestive discomfort and pain.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metonymically to refer to old-fashioned or dated remedies.
- His policy suggestions are about as effective as Bromo-Seltzer for a broken leg. (This implies the suggestions are an outdated or inadequate solution for a serious problem.)
Variants and Related Words
- Antacid (n): A substance that neutralizes stomach acidity.
- Analgesic (n): A drug that relieves pain.
- Effervescent (adj): (Of a powder or tablet) producing bubbles of gas when dissolved in liquid.
Synonyms
- Antacid
- Stomach settler (informal)
- Digestive aid
Notes
- "Bromo-Seltzer" is a trademarked brand name (originally by Emerson Drug Company, later by Warner-Lambert). Its name derives from its original active ingredients: sodium bromide and citric acid (which, with baking soda, created the "seltzer" or effervescence). Modern formulations have changed.
- It is often cited in historical or cultural contexts rather than as a current medical recommendation.
Noun
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an antacid
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