Aluminum Hydroxide Gel(a loo’ mi num)
PREGNANCY CATEGORY C UNDETERMINED
Drug Class
Antacid
Therapeutic Actions
Neutralizes or reduces gastric acidity, resulting in an increase in the pH of the stomach and duodenal bulb and inhibiting the proteolytic activity of pepsin, which protects the lining of the stomach and duodenum; binds with phosphate ions in the intestine to form insoluble aluminum–phosphate complexes, lowering phosphate in hyperphosphatemia and chronic renal failure; may cause hypophosphatemia in other states.
Indications
Symptomatic relief of upset stomach associated with hyperacidity
Hyperacidity associated with uncomplicated peptic ulcer, gastritis, peptic esophagitis, gastric hyperacidity, hiatal hernia
Unlabeled uses: Prophylaxis of GI bleeding, stress ulcer; reduction of phosphate absorption in hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic renal failure; suspected GERD laryngitis (adults)
Contraindications and Cautions
Contraindicated with allergy to aluminum products, gastric outlet destruction, hypophosphatemia, lactation.
Use cautiously with pregnancy, renal impairment, hyperphosphatemia, constipation.
Available Forms
Suspension—325 mg/5 mL
Dosages
Adults
Suspension: 5–10 mL between meals, at bedtime, or as directed.
Pediatric patients
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