aluminum hydroxide/magnesium carbonate (Gaviscon)

Introduction

Aluminum hydroxide & magnesium carbonate are active ingredients in many Gaviscon products.

Alginic acid is also an ingredient in many Gaviscon products.

Dosage

• aluminum hydroxide: 160 mg
• magnesium carbonate: 105 mg

Mechanism of action

• creates a protective layer over the stomach
• alginate raft: if Gaviscon contains alginate, forms a foamy, near-neutral pH raft that floats on top of stomach contents.

More general terms

• pharmacologic combination

Components

• aluminum hydroxide (Alternagel, Amphojel, Alu-Cap, Dialume, AlH3OH)
• magnesium carbonate (Dewees Carminative, Manesite)