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Antacids containing aluminum and magnesium hydroxide

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Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide are antacids used together to neutralize stomach acid and provide relief from heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. These compounds work by chemically combining with gastric acid to reduce its acidity. They are commonly available without prescription and may be used to treat symptoms associated with peptic ulcers, gastritis, esophagitis, hiatal hernia, and gastric hyperacidity.

Research summary

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Clinical research on aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide antacids demonstrates their effectiveness in neutralizing gastric acid both in vitro and in vivo. Studies show that these antacids maintain consistent neutralizing capabilities and provide sustained acid-reducing effects. When co-administered with certain medications, these antacids produce minimal clinically significant changes in drug absorption, with reductions in peak plasma concentrations that do not substantially impact therapeutic efficacy.

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Research (2 studies)

RCT

Effect of an Antacid (Aluminum Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide/Simethicone) or a Proton Pump Inhibitor (Omeprazole) on the Pharmacokinetics of Tebipenem Pivoxil Hydrobromide (TBP-PI-HBr) in Healthy Adult Subjects.

Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy • 2023 • n=20

Not specified in abstract

Case control study

In vivo and in vitro Evaluation of Magnesium-Aluminum Hydroxide Antacid on Food-Stimulated Gastric Acidity

Not specified • 1974 • n=8

Not specified in abstract

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