ATC Group: A02AB01 Aluminium hydroxide
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Aluminium hydroxide
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A02AB01
Aluminium hydroxide
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Aluminium hydroxide is a slow-acting antacid. It is used to provide symptomatic relief in gastric hyperacidity. In addition, the antipeptic and demulcent activity of aluminium hydroxide helps to protect inflamed gastric mucosa against further irritation by gastric secretions.
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