Drug Reference
Aluminum Hydroxide
Aluminium compounds
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Aluminium compounds
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Acid GoneAlmaconeComfort GelDerma GranGavisconGaviscon ChewableGelusilMaalox MaxMaalox PlusMilantexMintox Plus
Available as
600 MG · Oral Tablet0.012 MG/MG · Topical Ointment160 MG · Chewable Tablet80 MG/ML · Oral Suspension475 MG · Oral Capsule500 MG · Oral Tablet40 MG/ML · Oral Suspension50.8 MG/ML · Oral Suspension100 MG/ML · Oral Suspension44 MG/ML · Oral Suspension6.33 MG/ML · Oral Suspension200 MG · Chewable Tablet64 MG/ML · Oral Suspension120 MG/ML · Oral Suspension0.00275 MG/MG · Topical Ointment35 MG/ML · Oral Suspension80 MG · Chewable Tablet
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses relieves heartburn sour stomach acid indigestion the symptoms referred to as gas
How to use / dosing
Directions shake well before use adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls between meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 16 teaspoonfuls in any 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyCaution
…Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingCaution
…and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyCaution
…Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease a magnesium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug.…
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease a magnesium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- NYSTATIN CREAM [BRYANT RANCH PREPACK]
- STAY AGELESS TINTED MINERAL SUNSCREEN (BROAD SPECTRUM SPF30) CREAM [DERMIO DERMATOLOGY LLC]
- STAY AGELESS TINTED MINERAL SUNSCREEN (BROAD SPECTRUM SPF30) CREAM [SUZANNE'S SKIN2SOUL LLC]
- GABAPENTIN CAPSULE [ACTAVIS PHARMA, INC.]
- CYFENDUS (ANTHRAX VACCINE ADSORBED, ADJUVANTED) INJECTION, SUSPENSION [EMERGENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GAITHERSBURG INC.]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.