Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Identification

Generic Name
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
DrugBank Accession Number
DB11230
Background

Magnesium aluminum silicate is a naturally occurring mineral obtained from silicate ores of the montmorillonite group 1. It is refined to a powder for use in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications as an absorbent, anticaking agent, opacifying agent, viscosity-increasing agent, suspending agent, tablet and capsule disintegrant, and tablet binder. It also has antacid properties and is used as a component of some over the counter antacid medications.

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved
Synonyms
  • Aluminii magnesii silicas
  • Aluminium magnesium silicate
  • Aluminium magnesium silicate hydrate
  • Aluminium magnesium silicate polyhydrate
  • Aluminum magnesium silicate
  • Magnesium aluminium silicate
  • Magnesium aluminium silicate hydrate
  • Magnesium aluminum silicate hydrate
External IDs
  • M-907015
  • MJ-2000

Pharmacology

Indication

Magnesium aluminum silicate is used as an over the counter antacid for the self-treatment of heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion Label.

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Pharmacodynamics

Magnesium aluminum silicate neutralizes excess acid in the stomach to reduce or eliminate symptoms of heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion Label

Mechanism of action

Magnesium aluminum silicate reacts with acid in the stomach to increase the pH.

Absorption

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Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

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Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination

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Half-life

Not Available

Clearance

Not Available

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Toxicity

The LD50 in mice is considered to be >50000 mg/kg with oral suspensions of magnesium aluminum silicate 1. The dermal LD50 is considered to be >3.5 g/kg observed in rabbits. Magnesium aluminum silicate produced mild skin irritation. In a 90 day study in rats, animal fed a diet with 20% magnesium aluminum silicate had slightly stunted growth. With 5% and 10% the rats had increased silicone content in the spleen. At 2% one male rat died and at 10% one male and female rat died. These rats had fibrous exudates in the thorax and hemorrhage in the lungs with evidence of infection. No evidence of teratogenicity or mutagenicity was found in the appropriate studies.

Pathways
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Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
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Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
AtracuriumThe therapeutic efficacy of Atracurium can be increased when used in combination with Magnesium Aluminum Silicate.
Atracurium besylateThe therapeutic efficacy of Atracurium besylate can be increased when used in combination with Magnesium Aluminum Silicate.
Botulinum toxin type AThe therapeutic efficacy of Botulinum toxin type A can be increased when used in combination with Magnesium Aluminum Silicate.
Botulinum toxin type BThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is combined with Botulinum toxin type B.
CapreomycinThe risk or severity of neuromuscular blockade can be increased when Capreomycin is combined with Magnesium Aluminum Silicate.
Food Interactions
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International/Other Brands
Veegum

Categories

Drug Categories
Classification
Not classified
Affected organisms
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Chemical Identifiers

UNII
6M3P64V0NC
CAS number
1327-43-1

References

General References
  1. Elmore AR: Final report on the safety assessment of aluminum silicate, calcium silicate, magnesium aluminum silicate, magnesium silicate, magnesium trisilicate, sodium magnesium silicate, zirconium silicate, attapulgite, bentonite, Fuller's earth, hectorite, kaolin, lithium magnesium silicate, lithium magnesium sodium silicate, montmorillonite, pyrophyllite, and zeolite. Int J Toxicol. 2003;22 Suppl 1:37-102. [Article]
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Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
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Packagers
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Dosage Forms
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Prices
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Patents
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Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueSource
water solubilityInsolubleMSDS
Predicted Properties
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Predicted ADMET Features
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Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
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Spectra
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Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
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Drug created at December 03, 2015 16:51 / Updated at January 07, 2021 03:13