Univol (Magnesium Hydroxide – Aluminum Hydroxide)

Medically reviewed by Meghan Maynard Harlan. Last updated on March 9, 2024

UNIVOL®

Carter Horner

Magnesium Hydroxide – Aluminum Hydroxide

Antacid

Indications And Clinical Uses: For the symptomatic relief of hyperacidity associated with peptic ulcer, gastritis, esophagitis, heartburn or hiatal hernia.

Contra-Indications: Not to be given to patients who are severely debilitated or suffering from renal failure. Alkalosis, hypermagnesemia.

Manufacturers’ Warnings In Clinical States: Do not take more than 80 mL during a 24-hour period. Do not take the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks or if symptoms recur, unless directed by a physician. Do not take if you suffer from kidney disease, except under your physician’s advice. Antacids can interfere with the absorption of iron preparations and/or tetracyclines.

Precautions: Avoid concomitant use with tetracycline antibiotics and/or iron preparations. Do not take within 2 hours of another medicine because the effectiveness of the other medicine may be altered.

Symptoms And Treatment Of Overdose: Symptoms: In the presence of renal insufficiency, accumulation of magnesium in circulation may cause CNS depression. Chronic ingestion may lead to phosphorus deficiency in presence of low phosphorus diet.

Treatment: Symptomatic.

Dosage: Adults: 10 to 20 mL taken 4 times daily as needed between meals and at bedtime or as directed.

Availability And Storage: Each 5 mL of opaque, white suspension with a mint flavor and a peppermint and spearmint odor (pH: 7.3 to 8.5) contains: aluminum hydroxide 165 mg (as aluminum hydroxide compress gel), magnesium hydroxide 200 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: alcohol, calcium cyclamate, flavor, guar gum, hydrogen peroxide, parabens, simethicone and sorbitol. Alcohol: 1%. Energy: 9.6 kJ (2.3 kcal). Sodium:

UNIVOL® Carter Horner Magnesium Hydroxide – Aluminum Hydroxide Antacid

About Meghan Maynard Harlan

Meghan Maynard Harlan, PharmD is a licensed pharmacist across Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Kansas, with nine years of experience spanning retail, hospital, and long-term care pharmacy. Her clinical strengths include patient counseling, immunization delivery, medication therapy management, and regulatory adherence across diverse care settings. She is known for her precision, communication skills, and ability to coordinate seamless care transitions. Meghan is a member of the American Pharmacists Association, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, and the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society.