Alu-Tab
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What is Alu-Tab?
Generic Name: aluminum hydroxide
Other Brand Names:
Alternagel, Alu-Cap, Amphojel, Dialume, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
Aluminum is a naturally occurring substance. Aluminum hydroxide is the hydroxide salt
form of aluminum designed for oral ingestion.
Aluminum hydroxide is used to treat the symptoms of increased stomach acid in
conditions such as heartburn, acid reflux, acid indigestion, sour stomach, and stomach ulcers.
Aluminum hydroxide is also used to treat, control, or manage high levels of phosphate in the
body. Aluminum hydroxide is also used with a low phosphate diet to prevent the formation of
phosphate urinary stones.
Aluminum hydroxide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide.
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