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Aluminium Hydroxide Gel (Al(OH)₃)

Properties of Aluminium Hydroxide Gel:

  • White amorphous powder or gel

  • Odorless and tasteless

  • Insoluble in water

  • Chemically stable and non-toxic

  • Chemical formula: Al(OH)₃

Preparation:

  • Produced by reacting aluminum sulfate with sodium hydroxide.

  • Chemical Reaction:

  • Aluminum hydroxide precipitates out and is then filtered, washed, and dried.

Uses:

  • As a non-systemic antacid to treat acid indigestion, heartburn, and upset stomach.

  • As a phosphate binder in the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease.


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