ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (a-lu'mi-num) ALternaGEL, Alu-Cap, Alugel, Alu-Tab, Amphojel, Dialume ALUMINUM CARBONATE, BASIC Basaljel ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE Phosphaljel Classifications: gastrointestinal agent; antacid; adsorbent Pregnancy Category: C |
Aluminum Hydroxide 300 mg, 400 mg, 500 mg, 600 mg tablets; 300 mg, 400 mg, 500 mg, 600 mg capsules; 320 mg/5 mL, 450 mg/5 mL, 600 mg/5 mL, 675 mg/5 mL suspension
Aluminum Carbonate, Basic 608 mg tablets; 608 mg capsules; 400 mg/5 mL suspension
Aluminum Phosphate 608 mg tablets; 608 mg capsules; 400 mg/5 mL suspension
Nonsystemic antacid with moderate neutralizing action. Decreases rate of gastric emptying and has demulcent, adsorbent, and mild astringent properties. Reduces acid concentration and pepsin activity by raising pH of gastric and intraesophageal secretions.
Reduces gastric acidity by neutralizing the stomach acid content. Aluminum carbonate lowers serum phosphate by binding dietary phosphate to form insoluble aluminum phosphate, which is excreted in feces.
Symptomatic relief of gastric hyperacidity associated with gastritis, esophageal reflux, and hiatal hernia; adjunct in treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcer. More commonly used in combination with other antacids. Aluminum carbonate is used primarily in conjunction with a low phosphate diet to reduce hyperphosphatemia in patients with renal insufficiency and for prophylaxis and treatment of phosphatic renal calculi.
Prolonged use of high doses in presence of low serum phosphate; pregnancy (category C).
Renal impairment; gastric outlet obstruction; older adults; decreased bowel activity (e.g., patients receiving anticholinergic, antidiarrheal, or antispasmodic agents); patients who are dehydrated or on fluid restriction.
Antacid (hydroxide & phosphate) Adult: PO 600 mg t.i.d. or q.i.d. Antacid (carbonate) Adult: PO 1030 mL of regular suspension or 515 mL of extra strength suspension or 2 capsules or tablets q2h Phosphate Lowering (carbonate) Adult: PO 1030 mL of regular suspension or 515 mL of extra strength suspension or 26 capsules or tablets 1h p.c. and h.s. |
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