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magaldrate

Nonsystemic antacid · Antacid

Nonsystemic antacidAntacid
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
7 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated
Top interactionssee all 7
  • BictegravirSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • DolutegravirSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • ErdafitinibSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • PatiromerSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

Magaldrate is a hydrated complex of hydroxymagnesium aluminate that rapidly reacts with acid to release aluminum hydroxide. The freshly released aluminum hydroxide then reacts more slowly, providing prompt and sustained neutralizing action.

Indications

Antacid

Drug interactions

Bictegravir
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Dolutegravir
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Erdafitinib
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Patiromer
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Raltegravir
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Selpercatinib
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Tolevamer
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

5 additional low-confidence interactions hidden — those rows lack a documented mechanism or management plan in our sources.

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team