Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide (Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide)
Overview of Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide
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.
Indication of Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide
Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide is primarily indicated in conditions like Calcinosis universalis, Chronic diarrhoea, Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperphosphataemia in renal failure, Nephrolithiasis, Peptic ulcer, Reflux oesophagitis, Stress ulcers prevention.
Contraindication of Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide
Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide is contraindicated in conditions like Renal failure,Osteomalacia,Partial intestinal obstruction.
Side Effects of Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide, which give rise to further complications include Proximal myopathy, Encephalopathy, Dementia.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide include Chronic constipation.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Constipation.
Precautions of Aluminium Hydroxide and Oxide
Aluminium hydroxide and oxide should be used with caution in patients with stomach disorders, allergies. Use in pregnancy if clearly needed.