12-00232. Alexitol Sodium [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 66813-51-2
Sodium polyhydroxyaluminum monocarbonate hexitol complex; aluminum sodium carbonate hexitol complex; Actal (SKB).

Description and references

Description and antacid properties: J. R. Gwilt et al., J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 10, 770 (1958). Stabilization with a hexitol (sorbitol or mannitol): Alford, US 2999790 (1962 to Sterling Drug). Neutralizing capacity: R. E. Barry, J. Ford, Br. Med. J. 1, 413 (1978).

Chemical structure

Properties

Tasteless, odorless powder. Dec without melting when strongly heated. Practically insol in water. Readily sol in dil acids. At normal temps can be stored indefinitely without apparent change in its physical or chemical properties.

Therapeutic Category

Antacid.

Keywords

Antacid

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.