Is aluminum hydroxide harmful to humans?
aluhm > 12-20-2021, 06:53 AM
Aluminum hydroxide is a medication used in the management and treatment of acid indigestion. It is in the antacid class of drugs.
Aluminum hydroxide is often administered orally for the temporary relief of heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux. It may be used topically, temporarily, to protect and relieve chafed and abraded skin, minor wounds and burns, and skin irritations resulting from friction and rubbing. Patients may also receive it to treat chemo-induced oral mucositis in the form of a mouthwash.Additionally, it is approved for use as an adjuvant in numerous vaccines due to its ability to increase phagocytosis and spur immune responses.[3] It also has approval for use in a wide array of cosmetic products at varying concentrations.[4] Aluminum hydroxide can also serve as a phosphate binder in patients with chronic renal disease. However, its use in this manner is infrequent due to the risk of adverse effects. Commonly, oral aluminum hydroxide is a liquid formulation of both aluminum and magnesium hydroxide