ALU-CAP Capsules Ref.[6151] Active ingredients: Aluminium hydroxide

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2018  Publisher: Mylan Products Ltd, Station Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1TL, United Kingdom

Product name and form

Alu-Cap Capsules.

Pharmaceutical Form

Hard gelatin capsules.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Each capsule contains 475 mg Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel Ph Eur as a white powder.

Active Ingredient Description
Aluminium hydroxide

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.

List of Excipients

Polyethylene Glycol 6000
Purified Talc
‘Solka Floc’ BW 100, Special

Capsule shell: E104, E110, E127, E131

Pack sizes and marketing

Amber glass bottles with screw cap containing 120 capsules.

Marketing authorization holder

Mylan Products Ltd, Station Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1TL, United Kingdom

Marketing authorization dates and numbers

PL 46302/0156

6 June 1974/21 November 2005

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