Aluminum magnesium hydroxide

Aluminum-Magnesium Hydroxide is a combination medication commonly used as an antacid to relieve symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, and upset stomach. It combines two active ingredients: Aluminum hydroxide [Al(OH)₃] Magnesium hydroxide [Mg(OH)₂]. Its therapeutic use is listed as laxatives. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include (aluminum;magnesium;pentahydroxide) and Magaldrate. Its PubChem CID is 170190.

CAS No 39366-43-3
Molecular Formula AlH5MgO5
Molecular Weight 136.32 g/mol
Synonyms aluminum;magnesium;pentahydroxide

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