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Alternagel Disease Interactions

There is 1 disease interaction with Alternagel (aluminum hydroxide).

Major

Aluminum-containing antacids (applies to Alternagel) constipation

Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Renal Dysfunction, Intestinal Obstruction, Phosphate Imbalance

Aluminum containing antacids may produce constipation, which may lead to intestinal obstruction. Osteomalacia and hypophosphatemia may be produced in patients with renal dysfunction who are not receiving dialysis. Patients with renal dysfunction, intestinal obstruction, osteomalacia, or hypophosphatemia should use antacids with low or no aluminum content.

References

  1. "Product Information. Amphojel (aluminum hydroxide)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories PROD (2001):
  2. "Product Information. Rolaids (dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate)." Warner Lambert Consumer Healthcare PROD (2001):
  3. "Product Information. Losospan (magaldrate)." Whitehall-Robbins PROD (2001):

Alternagel drug interactions

There are 235 drug interactions with Alternagel (aluminum hydroxide).

Alternagel alcohol/food interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with Alternagel (aluminum hydroxide).

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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