Drug Name |
Aluminum hydroxide |
Drug ID |
BADD_D02611 |
Description |
Aluminum hydroxide is an inorganic salt used as an antacid. It is a basic compound that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Subsequent increases in pH may inhibit the action of pepsin. An increase in bicarbonate ions and prostaglandins may also confer cytoprotective effects. |
Indications and Usage |
For relief of heartburn and acid indigestion. |
Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
ATC Code |
A02AB02 |
DrugBank ID |
DB06723
|
KEGG ID |
D02416
|
MeSH ID |
D000536
|
PubChem ID |
10176082
|
TTD Drug ID |
D0EQ6V
|
NDC Product Code |
12784-148; 67417-245; 12784-147; 12784-350; 67417-238; 0536-0091; 12784-149; 12784-433; 12784-455; 67417-237; 51927-5167; 67417-219; 12784-137; 12784-199; 12784-438; 12784-429; 55603-671; 12784-146; 12784-427; 55603-211 |
UNII |
5QB0T2IUN0
|
Synonyms |
Aluminum Hydroxide | Hydroxide, Aluminum | Hydrated Alumina | Alumina, Hydrated | Alugel | Algeldrate | Rocgel | Brasivil | Dialume | Nephrox | Pepsamer | Alhydrogel | Amphojel | Basalgel | Aldrox |