What is aluminum hydroxide?
Aluminum is a naturally occurring mineral. Aluminum hydroxide is an antacid.
Aluminum hydroxide is used to treat symptoms of increased stomach acid, such as heartburn, upset stomach, sour stomach, or acid indigestion. Aluminum hydroxide is also used to reduce phosphate levels in people with certain kidney conditions.
Aluminum hydroxide may be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about aluminum hydroxide?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication if you have kidney disease, kidney stones, severe constipation, if you are dehydrated, or if you drink alcohol frequently.
Do not take aluminum hydroxide for longer than 2 weeks without your doctor's advice.
Avoid taking other medications at the same time you take aluminum hydroxide. Antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb certain other drugs.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking aluminum hydroxide?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medication if you have:
kidney disease, a history of kidney stones;
severe constipation;
if you are dehydrated; or
if you drink alcohol frequently.
It is not known whether aluminum hydroxide is harmful to an unborn baby. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Aluminum hydroxide may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.