Medication side effect
Can Aluminum Hydroxide cause acute kidney injury?
Aluminium compounds
Yes — acute kidney injury has been reported as a side effect of Aluminum Hydroxide in FDA adverse-event reports (FAERS) and product labeling. It is among the more frequently reported events for this medication. These are voluntary reports, so they show what's been reported, not how often it happens.
Other reported side effects of Aluminum Hydroxide
Frequently asked questions
Is acute kidney injury a side effect of Aluminum Hydroxide?
Yes — acute kidney injury has been reported as a side effect of Aluminum Hydroxide in FDA adverse-event reports (FAERS) and/or its labeling. These are voluntary reports, so they show what's been reported, not how often it happens.
How common is acute kidney injury with Aluminum Hydroxide?
acute kidney injury is among the more frequently reported events for Aluminum Hydroxide in FAERS. Reporting volume isn't a true incidence rate — check the prescribing information for documented frequencies.
What should I do if I have acute kidney injury while taking Aluminum Hydroxide?
Don't stop a prescribed medication on your own. Tell your prescriber or pharmacist — they can tell you whether it's expected, whether it needs attention, and what to do next.
Informational only, drawn from FDA adverse-event reporting (FAERS) and labeling — not medical advice, and not proof a medication caused an effect. Talk to your clinician or pharmacist about any side effect.
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