Aluminium hydroxide Benefits & Uses

Aluminium hydroxide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)

Other Benefits

Acidity
GERD
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)
Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Hiatal Hernia

Aluminium hydroxide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: एसिडिटी Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: एसिडिटी Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: एसिडिटी Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: एसिडिटी Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Aluminium hydroxide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aluminium hydroxide is used -

Common

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Diarrhoea

Aluminium hydroxide Related Warnings

Is the use of Aluminium hydroxide safe for pregnant women?

Aluminium hydroxide may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Aluminium hydroxide, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Aluminium hydroxide safe during breastfeeding?

Aluminium hydroxide is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Aluminium hydroxide on the Kidneys?

Aluminium hydroxide has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Aluminium hydroxide on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Aluminium hydroxide on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Aluminium hydroxide on the Heart?

You can take Aluminium hydroxide without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Aluminium hydroxide with Other Drugs

Aluminium hydroxide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Atazanavir

Moderate

Aspirin

Mild

Paracetamol

Atenolol

Bisacodyl

Aluminium hydroxide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aluminium hydroxide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Abdominal Pain

Frequently asked Questions about Aluminium hydroxide

Is this Aluminium hydroxide habit forming or addictive?

Aluminium hydroxide does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Aluminium hydroxide does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Aluminium hydroxide only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Aluminium hydroxide in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Aluminium hydroxide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Aluminium hydroxide

You can take Aluminium hydroxide with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Aluminium hydroxide

Information about the interaction of Aluminium hydroxide and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown