Magaldrate is converted by gastric acid to -: (A) Magnesium hydroxide, (B) Magnesium hydroxide and calcium carbonate, (C) Magnesium hydroxide and Aluminium hydroxide, (D) Calcium carbonate and aluminium hydroxide
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' i.e., Magnesium hydroxide and Aluminium hydroxide Magaldrate:o Magaldrateis a common antaciddrug that is used for the treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, esophagitis from gastroesophageal reflux.o Magaldrate is a hydroxymagnesium aluminate complex that is converted rapidly in gastric acid to Mg(OH)2 and Al(OH)3, wrhich are absorbed poorly and thus provide a sustained antacid effect.