Magaldrate is conveed 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: Magaldrateis a common antaciddrug that is used for the treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, esophagitis from gastroesophageal reflux. Magaldrate is a hydroxymagnesium aluminate complex that is conveed rapidly in gastric acid to Mg(OH), and Al(OH)3, which are absorbed poorly and thus provide a sustained antacid effect.