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Aluminum hydroxide is an inorganic salt used as an antacid. It is a basic compound that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Subsequent increases in pH may inhibit the action of pepsin. An increase in bicarbonate ions and prostaglandins may also confer cytoprotective effects.

Gastric-peptic disease occurs as a result of an imbalance between protective factors, such as mucus, bicarbonate, and prostaglandin secretion, and aggressive factors, such as hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Antacids work by restoring acid-base balance, attenuating the pepsin activity and increasing bicarbonate and prostaglandin secretion.

Magnesium trisilicate is an inorganic compound that is used as an antacid in the treatment of peptic ulcers.

Magnesium trisilicate works by increasing the pH of gastric juice via a neutralisation reaction. It also precipitates colloidal silica, which can coat gastrointestinal mucosa conferring further protection.

Trade Name malugel
Generic Aluminum hydroxide + magnesium trisilicate
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
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Uses

Aluminum hydroxide is an antacid used for the symptomatic relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach.

For relief of heartburn and acid indigestion.

Magnesium trisilicate is an antacid used for the symptomatic treatment of peptic ulcers.

For the treatment of peptic ulcers. Relieving indigestion and heartburn.

malugel is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Abdominal Pain, Acid Reflux, Acid Regurgitation, Acid indigestion, Anginal Pain caused by Gas, Bloating, Colic, Duodenal Ulcer, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Gastric Ulcer, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Heartburn, Hyperphosphataemia, Pain, Inflammatory, Skin Irritation, Upset stomach, Stomach pains caused by Gastric Acid, Gastric Acid SuppressionAcid Reflux, Acid indigestion, Bloating, Colic, Flatulence, Gastric Ulcer, Heartburn, Upset stomach

How malugel works

Aluminum hydroxide is a basic inorganic salt that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Aluminum hydroxide is slowly solubilized in the stomach and reacts with hydrochloric acid to form aluminum chloride and water. It also inhibits the action of pepsin by increasing the pH and via adsorption. Cytoprotective effects may occur through increases in bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) and prostaglandins.

The gelatinous silicon dioxide, formed by the reaction of magnesium trisilicate with gastric contents is said to protect ulcerated mucosal surfaces and favor healing.

Toxicity

Adequate doses of magnesium trisilicate may cause diarrhea due to the action of soluble magnesium salts in the enteric tract. Approx 5% of the magnesium is absorbed.

Volume of Distribution

The hydrated silicon dioxide formed in the stomach and passes into the intestinal track.

Elimination Route

Approximately 17-30% of the aluminum chloride formed is absorbed.

The hydrated silicon dioxide formed in the stomach and passes into the intestinal track where, silica can be partly absorbed.

Half Life

16-20 hours

Clearance

Maximum magnesium clearance is directly proportional to creatinine clearance.

Elimination Route

Absorbed aluminum chloride is rapidly eliminated by the kidneys in patients with normal renal function.

Excreted in the urine.

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