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Saltines were made with baking soda- which, when mixed with water is an upset stomach remedy. People also thought the dry cracker would absorb excess acid, which it does in a manner of speaking, although mostly what happens is it becomes part of the chyme which is all acidic anyway. 7-Up is carbonated- another burp-inducer. Together, these two can seem to assist the body releasing excess gas from the stomach. It works after a fashion, but mostly what you are getting is a placebo effect- and that's just fine and dandy- whatever works, works.
After many years of drinking I've found Gin on the rocks (lots and lots of ice) is the best way to avoid stomach pains. I used to drink Gin and tonic but got rid of the tonic and replaced it with lots of ice (melting ice is going to add more water to it).