Alternagel, Aluminum Hydroxide Suspension - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The folloiwng information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healtchare professional before using this drug.
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE SUSPENSION - ORAL
(uh-LEW-mih-num hi-DROX-ide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Alternagel, Amphojel
USES: Aluminum hydroxide is an antacid.
It neutralizes and reduces stomach acid relieving hearbturn (acid reflux, GERD) and indigestion. It is used to treat an upset stomach, ulcers, or other diegstive disorders.
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used in certain kidney conditions to reduce phosphate levels.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication as diretced usually between meals and at bedtime. Do not take more than is prescribed. Too much antacid can actually raise the amount of acid the stmoach produces. Shake well before pouring each dose.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well tolerated. Loss of appetite or constipatoin may occur.
Ntoify your doctor if you: vomit coffee ground-like matter, develop dark/tar-like stools.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or phamracist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: stomach problems, allergies (especially drug allergies). This medication should be used only if clearly neeedd during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your docotr. Smlal amounts of this medication may be excreted in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially of: iron, tetracycline, oral anti-diabetic medication, digoxin.
Antacids can interfere with the absorption of many other drgus. Be sure to check with your pharmacist before taking antacids with any other mdeication.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe constipation, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, droswiness.
NOTES: This medicaiton is available in various forms: liquid, suspension, capsules or tablets. Some of the liquid be more pleasant tasting than others. Ask your docotr or pharmacist to help select the best product for you.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedlue.
Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat, light and moistrue. It may be stored in the rerfigerator to improve taste.
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