Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Tablet – 2 to 4 tablets Frequency: after meals and at bedtime as needed (up to 4 times a day) Note: Do not take more than 16 tablets in 24 hours |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: less than 12 years |
Dose: Not recommended Note: Not recommended |
Administration
- Take after meals and bedtime
- Drink water after dose
Side Effect
- Aluminum
- Chalky taste
- Constipation
- Fecal impaction
- Stomach cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Aluminum intoxication
- Hypophosphatemia
- Osteomalacia
- Diarrhea
- Hypermagnesemia
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Citrates, Ascorbic acid
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Enhanced absorption with Aluminium Hydroxide
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Allopurinol, Tetracyclines, Quinolones, Cephalosporins (Cephalothin, Cefazolin, Cefadroxil, Cefuroxime, Ceftriaxone, Cefotaxime), Biphosphonate derivatives, Corticosteroids (Prednisone, Prednisolone, Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone), Other drugs*
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Decreases absorption of these medications
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Hypophosphataemia
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Can worsen phosphate deficiency
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store below 30°C.
Data Sources
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