Hydrotalcite

Also known as: Aluminium magnesium carbonate hydroxide hydrate

Drug #1682

Hydrotalcite is a complex of aluminium magnesium salts. Hydrotalcite is used in the treatment of dypepsia.

Primary Characteristics

Hydrotalcite is also known as Aluminium magnesium carbonate hydroxide hydrate.

It is of Natural origin and belongs to Complex of almonium and megnesium conting salt.

Molecular Weight: 603.98 · Solubility in Water: Insoluble · Non-proprietary name: Hydrotalcite.

None recorded.

Hydrotalcite is primarily indicated in conditions like Dyspepsia, Heart burn, Hyperacidity, Peptic ulcer.

Hydrotalcite is contraindicated in conditions like Neonates.

Hydrotalcite's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
1 5	1 5	—	PO
10 ml	10 ml	—	PO	Should be given between meals and bed times.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
5 ml	5 ml	—		6-12 years
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Hydrotalcite is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Constipation , Diarrhea, Vomiting .

Hydrotalcite should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment

None recorded.

Hydrotalcite should be stored Suspensions.