Dried Aluminum Hydroxide Gel – Antacid excipient for digestive care pharmaceutical formulations
1. General introduction to Dried Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
Dried Aluminum Hydroxide Gelis an antacid excipient widely used in digestive care pharmaceutical formulations due to its acid-neutralizing and adsorbent properties.
The material is commonly incorporated into oral suspensions, chewable tablets, and combination formulations designed to support gastric acid control and relieve digestive discomfort associated with excess stomach acid. USP/EP/BP-grade material helps manufacturers meet technical requirements for high-quality digestive care products and modern gastrointestinal dosage forms.
2. Active ingredient of Dried Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
Active ingredient name: Dried Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
Chemical name:Dried Aluminum Hydroxide
Functional class:Antacid agent / Adsorbent
Molecular formula: Al(OH)3
Appearance: White amorphous powder
Solubility:Practically insoluble in water and ethanol
Characteristics:Acid-neutralizing and adsorbent properties
Quality standards:USP, EP, BP
The material is typically controlled for:
Aluminum oxide content
Moisture content
Metal impurities
Microbial limits
Particle size
Acid-neutralizing capacity
3. Key advantages of Dried Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
Stable acid-neutralizing performance: Supports acid control in digestive care formulations.
Suitable adsorbent properties for gastrointestinal systems:Capable of adsorbing certain irritating substances within the gastrointestinal tract.
Good dispersibility in suspension systems:Suitable for oral suspension and chewable tablet formulations.
Good chemical stability:Maintains stability under standard manufacturing and storage conditions.
Compatibility with gastrointestinal active ingredients: Can be formulated with magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, and simethicone in digestive care products.
Compliance with international pharmacopeial standards: USP/EP/BP-grade material suitable for high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing.
4. Applications of Dried Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
In pharmaceutical formulations
Antacid oral suspensions: Used in formulations designed to help neutralize gastric acid.
Digestive chewable tablets: Applied in products intended to help relieve gastric discomfort and heartburn.
Magnesium hydroxide combination formulations:Supports optimized antacid performance in digestive formulations.
Simethicone combination products:Used in formulations designed to help reduce bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort.
In dietary supplement formulations
Digestive support chewable tablets:Applied in formulations intended to support stomach and digestive health.
Digestive support powder formulations: Suitable for powder and oral suspension systems.
5. Commercial products using Dried Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
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