Aluminum is a naturally occurring substance. Aluminum carbonate is the carbonate salt
form of aluminum designed for oral ingestion.
Aluminum carbonate 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 carbonate is also used to treat, control, or manage high levels of phosphate in the
body. Aluminum carbonate is also used with a low phosphate diet to prevent the formation of
phosphate urinary stones.
Aluminum carbonate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide.