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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 m
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