What is the most important information I should know about aluminum hydroxide?
Before taking aluminum hydroxide, talk to your doctor if you take any other medicines.
Aluminum can decrease the effects of many other medicines by binding to them or by changing
the acidity of the stomach or the urine.
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended.
What is aluminum hydroxide?
Aluminum is a naturally occurring substance. Aluminum hydroxide is the hydroxide salt
form of aluminum designed for oral ingestion.
Aluminum hydroxide is used to treat the symptoms of increased stomach acid in
conditions such as heartburn, acid reflux, acid indigestion, sour stomach, and stomach ulcers.
Aluminum hydroxide is also used to treat, control, or manage high levels of phosphate in the
body. Aluminum hydroxide is also used with a low phosphate diet to prevent the formation of
phosphate urinary stones.
Aluminum hydroxide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide.
Who should not take aluminum hydroxide?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
You may not be able to take aluminum hydroxide or you may require
a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions
listed above.
It is not known whether aluminum hydroxide will harm an unborn baby. Do not take
this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant.
It is not known whether aluminum hydroxide will harm an nursing baby. Do not take
this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take aluminum hydroxide?
Take aluminum hydroxide exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed on the
package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to
explain them to you.
Take the tablets and capsules with a full glass of
water.
To ensure that you get the correct dose, measure the liquid form of aluminum
hydroxide with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a
dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one. Shake the suspension well
before measuring a dose. A dose of the liquid formulation can be followed with a drink of water
if you desire.
Store aluminum hydroxide at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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