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Discussion: - for hyperacidity in
PUD, hiatial hernia, esophagitis, gastritis by neutralizing gastric acid; and hyperphosphatemia; acts as Antacid; - Adult: 10-30ml or 1-2 tab (.6gm) PO 4-6x qd; - Side Effects: - Poor Choice with Renal Insufficiency (Aluminum toxicity) - Do not use with patients taking tetracycline; - may cause
hypokalemia; - Peds: Antacid: 5-15 ml PO q3-6hr or 1 & 3 hr PC and HS; - Hyperphosphatemia: 50-150mg/kg/24hr divided q4-6hr; - Supplied: Tabs: 300mg, 600mg;
Aluminum Carbonate: (Basaljel) - this compound should be avoid in patients w/ renal failure do to aluminum toxicity (renal osteodystrophy)
