Precautions For Aluminum Hydroxide

1. (1) Patients with renal insufficiency. (2) Long-term constipation.

2. In the case of appendicitis or acute abdomen, taking aluminum hydroxide can aggravate the condition and increase the risk of appendix perforation.

3. Since the aluminum hydroxide tablet is not as good as the gel, it is commonly used in the gel.

4. Aluminum hydroxide gel should be used in the treatment of gastric bleeding, because the tablet can clot with blood and block the intestinal tract.

5. When used to neutralize gastric acid, it must be taken 1 to 2 hours after meals.

6. Avoid ingesting other drugs within 1 to 2 hours after taking aluminum hydroxide.

7. Because aluminum hydroxide can hinder the absorption of phosphorus, it should not be used in large doses for a long time. For long-term use, phosphate should be added to the diet.

8. To prevent constipation, it can be taken alternately with magnesium trisilicate or magnesium oxide.

9. Patients with abnormal renal function should pay special attention to the risk of aluminum accumulation in the body when taking aluminum hydroxide. If the serum aluminum content exceeds 150 μg/mL, or if there is a sign of encephalopathy, the drug should be discontinued immediately. For dialysis patients, the aluminum content in the dialysate should not exceed 10 μg/mL.