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Aluminium hydroxide

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Aluminium hydroxide is an antacid, a medicine that neutralises stomach acid. It is used to relieve heartburn and acid indigestion. It is often sold together with magnesium hydroxide.

Also known as: Aluminum hydroxide, Dried aluminium hydroxide gel, Aluminium hydroxide antacid, Aluminium antacid

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Aluminium hydroxide at a glance. Used for: Heartburn, Acid indigestion. Ask a doctor first: Kidney disease, Taking prescription medicines (leave a 2 to 4 hour gap), Giving it to a child. Get medical help quickly for: Symptoms lasting more than 2 weeks, Constipation that does not settle. Taking too much: Do not take more than the label says. If much more has been taken, or you feel unwell, get medical help. Dose: follow the label or your doctor's advice.

How does Aluminium hydroxide work?

It reacts with stomach acid and neutralises it, so the stomach contents become less acidic.

Who should be careful

  • Kidney disease: aluminium can build up, so ask a doctor first
  • Prescription medicines: antacids can change how they are absorbed; leave a gap of 2 to 4 hours
  • Constipation can occur; it is often balanced by magnesium in combined products
  • Symptoms lasting more than 2 weeks need a doctor's check

Type of medicine

Aluminium hydroxide belongs to this type of medicine.

Medicines that contain Aluminium hydroxide

These medicines sold in India contain Aluminium hydroxide. They are listed A to Z, not ranked.

  • Digene · VERIFY on pack chewable tablet or oral gel (verify on pack)

What is Aluminium hydroxide used for?

Combination medicines that contain Aluminium hydroxide are used for these conditions.

Other medicines of the same type

These active ingredients are of the same type as Aluminium hydroxide.

Common questions

What is aluminium hydroxide used for?

It is used for short-term relief of heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach. It is usually taken as a chewable tablet or liquid. See a doctor if you need it often or symptoms last more than 2 weeks.

Sources

  1. Antacids. NHS (UK)
  2. Antacid (aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone) oral suspension: OTC drug label (revised 1/2016). DailyMed, US National Library of Medicine
  3. ATC/DDD Index: A02AB01 aluminium hydroxide. WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology