Suspensions aluminum hydroxide, magnesium

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

Mintox—aluminum, magnesium hydroxide Mintox Plus—aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone, saccharin, sorbitol, sugar Mintox Suspension—aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, parabens, sorbitol, saccharin Mylagen Liquid—simethicone, parabens, sorbitol, sucrose... 

Rulox Plus—aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simetliicone, sugar, saccharin, dextrose Rulox Suspension—aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, pambens, sorbitol, saccharin Simaal Gel 2 Liquid—aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simetlhcone... 

Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, and Simethicone Suspension... 

Magnesium/Aluminum Hydroxide Suspension, Aluminum Hydroxide Suspension,... 

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). 

The magnesia and alumina suspension is prepared by treatment of an aqueous solution, containing aluminum and magnesium salt in the desired proportion, with sodium hydroxide. The coprecipitated aluminum and magnesium hydroxides are collected by filtration, washed free of soluble salts, and stabilized by the addition of a suitable hexatol. 

Figure 9. Stabilizing effect of methylcellulose on foams generated by a suspension of effervescent antacid granules containing magnesium trisilicate and aluminum hydroxide...

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

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... 

A suspension of aluminum hydroxide (9.57 g, corresponding to 5.09 g of Al203 0.05 mol), magnesium hydroxide of 92.09% purity (18.87 g 0.3 mol), concentrated ammonium hydroxide (4.89 ml 0.33 mol) and water (500 ml) was boiled under reflux for 6 h while a stream of carbon dioxide was passed through the mixture. Then the reaction mixture was cooled, and the insoluble compound was filtered off, washed several times with water and dried in vacuum at a temperature of 60°C. Basic aluminum magnesium carbonate (31.1 g) was obtained. 

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. 

Milk of magnesia also acts as a laxative because it increases the flow of water into the intestines, stimulating a bowel movement. Milk of magnesia consists of an 8 percent suspension of solid magnesium hydroxide in water. Other chemicals, such as calcium carbonate and aluminum hydroxide, are sometimes added to the mixture to increase its effectiveness. 

The alkaline earth hydroxides are not very soluble and are used only when the solubility factor is not important. In fact, the low solubility of these bases can sometimes be an advantage. For example, many antacids are suspensions of metal hydroxides, such as aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. The low solubility of these compounds prevents a large hydroxide ion concentration that would harm the tissues of the mouth, esophagus, and stomach. Yet these suspensions furnish plenty of hydroxide ion to react with the stomach acid, since the salts dissolve as this reaction proceeds. 

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