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.