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Aluminium hydroxide is commonly used in the treatment of stomach ulcers and intestinal ulcers.
Aluminium Hydroxide is an inorganic salt that is able to neutralize the gastric juice in the stomach to produce aluminium chloride and water, thereby increasing the pH in the stomach.
Constipation, Faecal discolouration and impaction, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach cramps, Hypomagnesaemia, Hypophosphataemia
There is no known interaction between alcohol and Aluminium Hydroxide. However, alcohol is able to worsen the peptic ulcer leading to severe bleeding. Thus, it is not advisable to consume alcohol during the treatment of Aluminium Hydroxide.
There are limited data on the use of Aluminium Hydroxide in pregnant women from animal studies and human studies. Thus, caution use has to be practised during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor.
Excretion of Aluminium Hydroxide has been found in human breast milk but the risk on breastfed infants is not significant. Thus, it is safe to be used during breastfeeding.
Aluminium Hydroxide usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are well.
Aluminium Hydroxide is contraindicated in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor.
Aluminium Hydroxide is safe to be used in patients with liver impairment.