Monday, October 28, 2013

Aluminum Hydroxide gel







*       Aluminum Hydroxide gel

Definition :- aluminum hydroxide gel  a suspension of aluminum hydroxide and hydrated oxide used as a gastric antacid, especially in the treatment of peptic ulcer, and in the treatment of phosphate nephrolithiasis.

Physical and chemical properties

Density : 2.6288 kgm -3
Molecular mass\weight :  78.00 g / mole.
Molecular formula :Al (OH)3.
Melting point :  300° c.
Solubility : in water, alkalis, HCl, H2SO4.
Storage :- Keep container tightly closed. store in well-ventilated area.
Incompatible materials :- Acids.

Medical and Pharmaceutical Uses :-
1.    Aluminum hydroxide is used to treat-symptoms of increased stomach acid.
Such as __ heart burn, upset stomach, sour stomach or acid indigestion.
2.    It is also used phosphate levels.




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