Maalox aluminum hydroxide

Di-gel, Gelusil, Maalox aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide Gaviscon, Remegel aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate Rolaids aluminum sodium dihydroxy carbonate... 

Mag nesia. ndAlumina. Suspension. A mixture of salts, available as Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil, and Aludrox, contains magnesium hydroxide [1309-42-8] Mg(OH)2, and variable amounts of aluminum oxide in the form of aluminum hydroxide and hydrated aluminum oxide, ie, 2.9—4.2% magnesium hydroxide and 2.0—2.4% aluminum oxide, Al O, for a mixture of 4.9—6.6% combined magnesium hydroxide and aluminum oxide. This mixture may contain a flavoring and antimicrobial agents in a total amount not to exceed 0.5% (see Aluminum compounds, aluminum oxide). 

Extra Strength Maalox Suspension—aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone, parabens, sorbitol, saccharin... 

Aluminum Hydroxide w/ Magnesium Hydroxide Simethicone (Mylanta, Mylanta II, Maalox Plus)... 

Aluminum Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide (Maalox) [OTC] [Antacid/Aluminum Magnesium Salts] Uses Hyper-acidity (peptic ulcer, hiatal hernia, etc) Action Neutralizes gastric acid Dose Adults. 10-20 mL or 2-4 tabs PO qid or PRN Feds. 5-15 mL PO qid or PRN Caution [C, ] Disp Tabs, susp SE May cause t Mg in renal insuff, constipation, D Interactions In addition to AlOH, X effects OF digoxin, quinolones, phenytoin, Fe supl, ketoconazole EMS None OD May cause constipation, loss of appetite, painful urination, heart rhythm changes, muscle weakness, and peripheral edema symptomatic and supportive... 

Suspension 225 mg aluminum hydroxide and 200 mg magnesium hydroxide/5 ml (Maalox). 

Liguid 200 mg aluminum hydroxide, 200 mg magnesium hydroxide, and 20 mg si-methicone/5 ml (Mylanta) 400 mg aluminum hydroxide, 400 mg magnesium hydroxide, and 40 mg simethicone/5 ml (Maalox Max) 500 mg aluminum hydroxide, 450 mg magnesium hydroxide, and 20 mg simethicone/5 ml (Maalox Fast Release) 400 mg aluminum hydroxide, 400 mg magnesium hydroxide, and 40 mg simethicone/5 ml (Mylanta Extra Strength). 

OTC with calcium carbonate (Titralac Plus) with aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide (Mylanta Gelisil, Maalox Extra Strength) with calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide (Tempo, Rolaids) with Magaldrate, (Riopan Plus) with charcoal (Charcoal Plus, Flatulex)... 

Oral 350, 420, 500, 600, 650, 750, 1000, 1250 mg chewable tablets 1250 mg/5 ml suspension Combination aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide preparations (Maalox, Mylanta, Gaviscon, Gelusil, others) Oral 400 to 800 mg combined hydroxides per tablet, capsule, or 5 ml suspension... 

Combination aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide preparations (Maalox,... 

Aluminum hydroxide is used in stomach antacids (including Maalox , Mylanta , and Delcid ), as a desiccant powder in antiperspirants and dentifrices in packaging materials as a chemical intermediate as a filler in plastics, rubber, cosmetics, and paper as a soft abrasive for brass and plastics as a glass additive to increase mechanical strength and resistance to thermal shock, weathering, and chemicals and in ceramics (HSDB 1995). Aluminum hydroxide is also used pharmaceutically to lower the plasma phosphorus levels of patients with renal failure (Budavari et al. 1989 Sax and Lewis 1987). 

Animals should be bathed with soap and copious amounts of cold water. Using small amounts of water can actually increase irritation (Lee et al, 1984). Topically applied magnesium hydroxide-aluminum hydroxide-simethicone suspension (Maalox Max ) caused resolution signs within 2 min after application after exposure to OC. If chemical bums develop, clean wounds with a mild disinfectant soap and water. Pain control and antibiotics may be needed. Tetanus toxoid should be given if bums are present. With oral ingestions, antacids may help decrease gastrointestinal signs. 

One mole of magnesium hydroxide is required to remove 2 mol of hydrochloric acid. Antacids related to this are Amphogel [Al(OH)3] and Maalox [a combination of Mg (OH) 2 and A1(0H)3]. In the case of aluminum hydroxide, each mole of Al(OH)3 can remove three moles of acid. 

Although small amounts of calcium carbonate are safe, regular use can cause constipation. Aluminum hydroxide, the active ingredient in Amphojel, can also cause constipation in large doses. Because calcium carbonate and aluminum hydroxide can cause constipation, antacids such as Maalox and My-lanta contain aluminum hydroxide mixed with magnesium hydroxide to counteract the constipating effects of the former with the laxative action of the latter. 

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