Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide
Overview
Aluminum hydroxide is an antacid. It neutralizes and reduces stomach acidity and relieves heartburning and indigestion. Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide is used to treat stomach upsets, ulcers or other digestive disorders. It may also be used to increase phosphate excretion when phosphate retention is associated with renal stones.
Categories
- 17 Gastrointestinal drugs
- 17.1 Antacids/ Antiflatulents/ Antipeptic ulcerants
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 600 to 600 mg | 600 (600) | As recommended. | PO | up to seven times /day. |
| 250 to 1500 mg | 880 (875) | 8 hourly | PO | |
| 500 to 1800 mg | 1200 (1150) | 6 hourly | PO | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| 64 to 128 mg/kg | 96 (96) | 6 hourly | oral | |
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and Neonates.
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide
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Manufacturers of
Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide
in Pakistan
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