Aluminium hydroxide
Also known as: Aluminum hydroxide
Description
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.
ATC Classification
Trade names
Trade names (in combination): ACTAL PLUS ALLUMAG M ALLUMAG MPS ALUMAG ALUMAG PLUS ALUTRIL FORTE ANTAGEL CENVITE DIOVOL PLUS GASTILOX GASTILOX PLUS DIMETICON GASTROGEL GERSKIN HYDROSIL INON MAALOX MAALOX PLUS MACGEL MYLANTA POLYSILIC REVAXIS SEMOR STOMACH SUNTACID VYLING VYFUNSIL WELUSIL
Product Monographs
2D Molecule Structure
Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)
5QB0T2IUN0 - ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
CAS Registry Number
12040-59-4 - Aluminium hydroxide gel
21645-51-2 - Aluminium hydroxide
SNOMED-CT
273944007 - Aluminium hydroxide (substance)