AlgeldrateProduct ingredient for Aluminum hydroxide
- Name
- Algeldrate
- Drug Entry
- Aluminum hydroxide
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.
- Accession Number
- DBSALT002587
- Structure
Structure for Algeldrate (DBSALT002587)
- Synonyms
- aluminium hydroxide gel / Aluminium hydroxide hydrate / Aluminium hydroxide, hydrate / Aluminium oxide, hydrated / Aluminum hydroxide hydrate
- External IDs
- W 4600 / W-4600