Question

What is the oral dose of aluminum hydroxide for an adult being treated for hyperacidity? What is the oral dose of aluminum hydroxide for an adult being treated for hyperacidity?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Aluminum hydroxide is used as an antacid to counteract hyper acidity associated with the gastritis and peptic ulcer disease which includes duodenal ulcer and gastric ulcer and hiatal hernia.

Oral dosage (oral suspension)

Adults

Recommended OTC dose of aluminum hydroxide is 10 mL PO 5—6 times per day, after having meals and at bedtime.

Children

Recommended OTC dose of aluminum hydroxide is 5—15 mL PO every 3—6 hours, or 1 and 3 hours after having meals and at bedtime.

Infants

Recommended OTC dose of aluminum hydroxide is  1—2 mL/kg PO per dose and should be given 1—3 hours after having meals and at bedtime.