Formula:
| Ingredients | Qty given | Qty taken | Activity |
| Aluminium Hydroxide Gel | 36 g | Antacid | |
| Sorbitol | 7 ml | Preservative | |
| Methyl paraben | 0.20 g | Preservative | |
| Propyl paraben | 0.20 g | Preservative | |
| Saccharine | 0.20 g | Sweetener | |
| Peppermint Oil | 0.005 ml | Flavouring agent | |
| Alcohol | 1 ml | Solubilizer | |
| Purified water | q.s. 100.0ml | Vehicle |
Procedure:
The parabens, saccharine, peppermint oil and Sorbitol was dissolved in alcohol and water.
Aluminium hydroxide gel was dispersed and mixed uniformly. Volume made up with purified water.
Theory:
Antacids are alkaline bases used to neutralize excess gastric Hcl associated with gastric and peptic ulcers.
This, in turn, inactivates pepsin which functions optimally at low pH.
Category:
Antacid
Dose:
7.5 to 15 ml
Storage:
Store in the well-closed container below 30 °c.
Avoid freezing.
The parabens, saccharine, peppermint oil and Sorbitol were dissolved in alcohol and water.
Aluminium hydroxide gel was dispersed and mixed uniformly. Volume made up with purified water.
Category of Aluminium Hydroxide Gel is Antacid
Antacids are alkaline bases used to neutralize excess gastric Hcl associated with gastric and peptic ulcers.
This, in turn, inactivates pepsin which functions optimally at low pH.
7.5 to 15 ml
Aluminium Hydroxide 36 g, Sorbitol 7 ml, Methylparaben 0.20 g, Propylparaben 0.20 g, Saccharine 0.20 g, Peppermint Oil 0.005 ml, Alcohol 1 ml and Purified water q.s. 100.0ml
It is prepared from Aluminium Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Saccharine, Peppermint Oil, Alcohol and Purified water
Antacid
An antacid is a substance that neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion or an upset stomach. Some antacids have been used in the treatment of constipation and diarrhoea.
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