Yes

Antacid

Antacid, hyperphosphatemia in renal failure

C

>10%: Gastrointestinal: Constipation, chalky taste, stomach cramps, fecal impaction

1% to 10%: Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, discoloration of feces (white speckles)

<1%: Endocrine & metabolic: Hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia

Oral: 5-10 mL or 1-2 tablets 4-6 times/day, between meals and at bedtime; may be used every hour for severe symptoms

Should be administered 1-3 hours after meals

No information available to require special precautions

Aluminum and magnesium ions prevent gastrointestinal absorption of tetracycline by forming a large ionized chelated molecule with the tetracyclines in the stomach. Aluminum hydroxide prevents GI absorption of ketoconazole and itraconazole by increasing the pH in the GI tract. Any of these drugs should be administered at least 1 hour before aluminum hydroxide.

Chew tablets thoroughly before swallowing with water; notify physician if relief is not obtained or if signs of bleeding from GI tract occur

Administer 1-2 hours apart from oral drugs; shake suspensions well

Observe for constipation, fecal impaction, diarrhea, and hypophosphatemia

Suspension:

Aludrox®: Aluminum hydroxide 307 mg and magnesium hydroxide 103 mg per 5 mL

Maalox®: Aluminum hydroxide 225 mg and magnesium hydroxide 200 mg per 5 mL

High potency (Maalox® TC): Aluminum hydroxide 600 mg and magnesium hydroxide 300 mg per 5 mL

Tablet, chewable (Maalox®): Aluminum hydroxide 600 mg and magnesium hydroxide 300 mg