Aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Acid Gone, Acid Gone Extra Strength, Gaviscon Extra Strength, Gaviscon Regular Strength Liquid, Genaton
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 21, 2023.
Aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate Pregnancy Warnings
Caution is recommended.
US FDA pregnancy category: Not formally assigned to a pregnancy category.
There are insufficient data in animal studies regarding the effects of this drug on pregnancy, embryofetal development, parturition, and/or postnatal development. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.
Aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate Breastfeeding Warnings
Caution is recommended.
Excreted into human milk: Data not available
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available
Comments:
-Aluminum hydroxide is considered compatible with breastfeeding by the WHO.
-Some authorities recommend monitoring breastfed infants for side effects.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- (2019) "Product Information. Gaviscon Extra Strength (aluminum hydroxide-magnesium carbonate)." GlaxoSmithKline
References for breastfeeding information
- Department of Adolescent and Child Health and Development. UNICEF. World Health Organization (2014) Breastfeeding and maternal medication: recommendations for drugs in the eleventh Who model list of essential drugs. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf?ua=1
- (2019) "Product Information. Gaviscon Extra Strength (aluminum hydroxide-magnesium carbonate)." GlaxoSmithKline
Further information
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