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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula 3CO3.2Al
Molecular Weight 233.9898
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of ALUMINUM CARBONATE

SMILES

[Al+3].[Al+3].[O-]C([O-])=O.[O-]C([O-])=O.[O-]C([O-])=O

InChI

InChIKey=PPQREHKVAOVYBT-UHFFFAOYSA-H
InChI=1S/3CH2O3.2Al/c3*2-1(3)4;;/h3*(H2,2,3,4);;/q;;;2*+3/p-6

HIDE SMILES / InChI
Potash (Dihydroxyaluminum Sodium Carbonate), a component of Kompensan-S Forte in Germany, is a basic inorganic salt that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Kompensan-S Forte is slowly solubilized in the stomach and reacts with hydrochloric acid to form aluminum chloride and water. It also inhibits the action of pepsin by increasing the pH and via adsorption. Cytoprotective effects may occur through increases in bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) and prostaglandins.

Originator

Curator's Comment: # Pfizer

Approval Year

Targets

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
Kompensan

Approved Use

Gastrointestinal disorders: Dyspepsia, Duodenal Ulcer, Erosive Esophagitis, Gastric Ulcer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Hyperphosphatemia
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Effect of pepsin on the kinetics of HCl neutralization by dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate, hydrotalcite and dihydroxyaluminum aminoacetate.
1991
Automation of dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate analysis in antacid tablets by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence.
1990-05-01
Studies of neutralizing properties of antacid preparations. Part 4: Application of Weibull distribution function to neutralization of dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate.
1988-07
Exchange of sodium by magnesium in aluminum hydroxycarbonate gel.
1984-07
Studies on antacids. V. The preparation and properties of dihydroxy aluminum sodium carbonate.
1955-04
Patents

Sample Use Guides

Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia: 500 to 600 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime. Usual Adult Dose for Duodenal Ulcer: 500 to 1500 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime. Usual Adult Dose for Erosive Esophagitis: 500 to 1500 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime. Usual Adult Dose for Gastric Ulcer: 500 to 1500 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime. Usual Adult Dose for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 500 to 1500 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime. Usual Adult Dose for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: 500 to 3600 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime. Usual Adult Dose for Hyperphosphatemia: 500 to 1000 mg orally 4 times a day, with meals and at bedtime. The dosage should be titrated to the serum phosphate level.
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Name Type Language
ALUMINUM CARBONATE
VANDF  
Systematic Name English
ALUMINUM CARBONATE, BASIC
USAN  
USAN  
Preferred Name English
CARBONIC ACID, ALUMINIUM SALT
Common Name English
ALUMINUM CARBONATE [VANDF]
Common Name English
BASIC ALUMINIUM CARBONATE GEL
Common Name English
ALUMINIUM CARBONATE
WHO-DD  
Systematic Name English
BASIC ALUMINUM CARBONATE GEL
Common Name English
CARBONIC ACID, ALUMINUM SALT
Common Name English
ALUMINUM CARBONATE, BASIC [USAN]
Common Name English
ALUMINUM CARBONATE BASIC [VANDF]
Common Name English
BASIC ALUMINIUM CARBONATE [MART.]
Common Name English
Aluminium carbonate [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
ALUMINUM CARBONATE BASIC
VANDF  
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
CFR 21 CFR 331.11
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Code System Code Type Description
CAS
14455-29-9
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WIKIPEDIA
ALUMINIUM CARBONATE
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DRUG CENTRAL
4526
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CAS
210894-13-6
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SUPERSEDED
ChEMBL
CHEMBL2109015
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PRIMARY
EVMPD
SUB12815MIG
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DAILYMED
1GA689N629
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RXCUI
89858
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CAS
53547-27-6
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SUPERSEDED
EPA CompTox
DTXSID30891680
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NCI_THESAURUS
C45678
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CONCEPT Industrial Aid
FDA UNII
1GA689N629
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SMS_ID
100000077670
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
238-440-2
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NCI_THESAURUS
C120559
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MESH
C025173
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PUBCHEM
10353966
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RXCUI
18789
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ALTERNATIVE