Pharmacologic Substance
aluminum hydroxide
a·lu·mi·num hy·drox·ide
Brand Names:
Acid Gone; Almacone; Comfort Gel; Derma Gran; Gaviscon; Gaviscon Chewable; Gelusil; Maalox; Maalox Max; Maalox Plus; Maldroxal; Masanti; Mi-Acid; Milantex; Mintox Plus; Ri-Mox Plus
Effect:
Antacid; Increased Renal PO4-- Excretion
May Prevent:
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
May Treat:
Duodenal Ulcer; Dyspepsia; Esophagitis, Peptic; Gastroesophageal Reflux; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage; Heartburn; Stomach Ulcer
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to aluminum hydroxide:
  • A compound with many biomedical applications: as a gastric antacid, an antiperspirant, in dentifrices, as an emulsifier, as an adjuvant in bacterins and vaccines, in water purification, etc.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • An inorganic compound containing aluminum. Used in various immunologic preparations to improve immunogenicity, aluminum hydroxide adjuvant consists of aluminum hydroxide gel in a saline solution. In vaccines, this agent binds to the protein conjugate, resulting in improved antigen processing by the immune system. (NCI04)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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