Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide
Trade name: ''
Allumag"
Class:
Antacids
Pregnancy: (Category B)
Action: neutralizing or reducing gastric acidity, thus increasing
the pH of the stomach and relieving hyperacidity. If the pH is increased to 4,
the activity of pepsin is inhibited.
Uses:
a. Treatment of hyperacidity. (Heart- burns).
b. Peptic ulcer
c. Duodenal ulcer.
d. Gastroesophaged reflux.
e. hiatus hernia
Dose: 10 mL 3 or 4 times daily of liquid
magnesium–aluminum antacids. Antacids are best given when symptoms occur or are
expected,
usually between meals and at bedtime,
4 or more times daily; additional
doses may be required up to once an hour. Contraindications:
Pregnancy
• Children less than 6 years of age.
• Chronic use of aluminum containing antacids may contribute to
development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Side effects:
•
Constipation, intestinal
obstruction, bone pain, muscle weakness. Nursing considerations:
• It is recommended that most antacids be taken at 3 hours after
meals & at bed – time.
• Tablets should be thoroughly chewed before swallowing &
followed by a glass of milk or water.
• Shake liquid suspensions thoroughly before pouring the
medication .
• Client’s
taking aluminum or calcium containing antacids should take 2500-3000 cc of
fluids to prevent constipation.
Advise clients to report persistent diarrhea or constipation physician
