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ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE\MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE: 168 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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168
Total FAERS Reports
78 (46.4%)
Deaths Reported
106
Hospitalizations
168
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
60
Life-Threatening
73
Disabilities

First Report: 20021101 · Latest Report: 20250717

What Are the Most Common ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE\MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Abdominal distension
65 reports (38.7%)
#2 Most Reported
Constipation
62 reports (36.9%)
#3 Most Reported
Ventricular fibrillation
60 reports (35.7%)

All ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE\MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Abdominal distension 65 38.7% 64 50
Constipation 62 36.9% 52 46
Ventricular fibrillation 60 35.7% 60 46
General physical health deterioration 59 35.1% 51 45
Off label use 58 34.5% 50 45
Nausea 57 33.9% 52 42
Vomiting 57 33.9% 52 42
Ascites 56 33.3% 55 41
Abdominal pain 55 32.7% 54 40
Appendicitis 55 32.7% 55 41
Appendicolith 54 32.1% 54 40
Hyponatraemia 54 32.1% 54 40
Somnolence 53 31.6% 48 39
Blood phosphorus increased 52 31.0% 52 38
Cardiogenic shock 52 31.0% 52 38
Condition aggravated 52 31.0% 47 39
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome 52 31.0% 52 38
Sepsis 51 30.4% 51 37
Stress 51 30.4% 51 37
Dry mouth 49 29.2% 48 35

Who Reports ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE\MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 29.3% female, 70.7% male. Average age: 75.1 years. Most reports from: CA. View detailed demographics →

Is ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE\MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2002 1 1 0
2010 1 0 1
2015 17 2 11
2016 6 0 6
2017 2 0 0
2018 6 0 6
2020 21 18 15
2021 9 8 5
2023 4 3 1
2024 2 0 2
2025 1 0 0

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What Is ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE\MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE Used For?

IndicationReports
Constipation 70
Product used for unknown indication 38
Intentional product misuse 18
Abdominal discomfort 14
Gastric ulcer 7

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE\MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE\MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.