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Drug profile · INN

aluminum hydroxide

aluminum hydroxide (GAVISCON) is a antacid. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — aluminum hydroxide
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

aluminum hydroxide (GAVISCON) is a antacid. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN aluminum hydroxide
Brand GAVISCON
Mechanism Antacid
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, CHEWABLE

Mechanism of action

Antacid

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. XMDYYYXYK-04 Phase 2 · First People's Hospital · Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Frequently asked questions

What is aluminum hydroxide?

aluminum hydroxide (GAVISCON) is a antacid. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for aluminum hydroxide?

GAVISCON is a marketed brand name for aluminum hydroxide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of aluminum hydroxide?

aluminum hydroxide has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.