ALU-TAB TABLET 600mg

Product Information

Registration Status: Active

ALU-TAB TABLET 600mg is approved to be sold in Singapore with effective from 1989-05-22. It is marketed by INOVA PHARMACEUTICALS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD, with the registration number of SIN02930P.

This product contains Aluminium Hydroxide 600mg in the form of TABLET, FILM-COATED. It is approved for ORAL use.

This product is manufactured by Adcock Ingram Limited in INDIA.

It is an Over-the-counter Medicine that can be freely obtained from any retailer

Aluminium Hydroxide

Description

Aluminum hydroxide is an inorganic salt used as an antacid. It is a basic compound that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Subsequent increases in pH may inhibit the action of pepsin. An increase in bicarbonate ions and prostaglandins may also confer cytoprotective effects.

Indication

For relief of heartburn and acid indigestion.

Mechanism of Action

Aluminum hydroxide is a basic inorganic salt that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Aluminum hydroxide is slowly solubilized in the stomach and reacts with hydrochloric acid to form aluminum chloride and water. It also inhibits the action of pepsin by increasing the pH and via adsorption. Cytoprotective effects may occur through increases in bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) and prostaglandins.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption
Approximately 17-30% of the aluminum chloride formed is absorbed.
Distribution
Metabolism
Not metabolized.
Elimination

Active Ingredient/Synonyms

Aluminium hydroxide | Aluminium hydroxide gel, dried | Aluminium hydroxide, dried | Aluminum hydroxide gel, dried | Aluminum hydroxide, dried | Dried aluminium hydroxide | Dried aluminum hydroxide gel | Aluminum hydroxide |


Source of information: Drugbank (External Link). Last updated on: 3rd July 18. *Trade Name used in the content below may not be the same as the HSA-registered product.

References

  1. Health Science Authority of Singapore - Reclassified POM
  2. Drugbank