Answer
No. It mainly forms a physical raft that obstructs reflux and protects the oesophagus.
Sources for this answer
- Acidex Advance/Boots Advance/Care Advance/Numark Heartburn & Indigestion Relief Peppermint 1000 mg/200 mg/ 10 mg Oral Suspension — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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