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Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide

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Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide is an antacid which is a kind of anti-ulcer drug (gastroenterology drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Antacid

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Mylanta

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