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What Supplements Interact with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Aluminum Hydroxide brand names: Amphojel, Gaviscon, Alu-Cap. Every interaction below applies to the brands too.

35 Interactions 1 Major 14 Moderate 20 Minor
Curated & coded by · Clinical Pharmacist · Updated September 24, 2026

Drug–supplement interaction data sourced from Natural Medicines Pro, the licensed clinical database from TRC Healthcare / Therapeutic Research, with additional analysis by the HelloPharmacist Pharmacist Team. Our sources · Editorial policy

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One answer, for one medication: what supplements and herbal products interact with Aluminum Hydroxide? Every vitamin, herb, and supplement ingredient we’ve checked against it is on this page, ranked by severity, each linking to the full report for that exact pair.

This page covers supplement interactions only — to check Aluminum Hydroxide against your other medications, use the drug–drug interaction checker. Educational information from our licensed clinical databases, not medical advice. Our editorial policy

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What is this? The interaction data in the HelloPharmacist supplement database is licensed from Natural Medicines Pro by TRC Healthcare (Therapeutic Research). HelloPharmacist pharmacists often add our own analysis and context on top of that licensed data — such as this Bottom Line summary and the notes on individual interaction pages — and any such commentary is noted as ours.

An antacid sounds harmless, and that is exactly why the supplement interactions with aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel, Gaviscon) deserve real attention before you combine it with much of anything. The most serious entry is activated charcoal, which can soak up many medications in the gut and sharply cut how much of them your body actually receives. Most of the rest fall into two patterns: thick fibers and gums like glucomannan that slow or block absorption of drugs taken by mouth, and vitamin C sources that can pull more of the aluminum itself into your bloodstream, a concern mainly for people with weakened kidneys.

Spacing supplements well apart from each dose blunts much of the absorption problem, though charcoal is worth a pharmacist's opinion first. Of the 35 ingredients on file, that charcoal entry is the only major one; 14 are moderate and 20 minor, mostly gentler versions of the same absorption story.

— , Clinical Pharmacist · July 18, 2026

Major 1 Moderate 14 Minor 20 No known interaction 1,417

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Aluminum Hydroxide: Top Interactions at a Glance

The Aluminum Hydroxide supplement & herbal interactions people checked most in the last 24 hours, colored by severity. Tap any ingredient to open the full report for that pair.

Showing the 12 highest-ranked of 35 interacting ingredients — plus 1,417 more checked with no known interaction. See the complete ranked list.

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The Most-Checked Aluminum Hydroxide Combinations Today

The Aluminum Hydroxide + supplement pages people viewed most in the last 24 hours (resets at midnight). Open any card for the full report.

Moderate Likelihood Possible Calcium + Aluminum Hydroxidei

Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.

Read the full interaction Moderate Likelihood Probable Vitamin D + Aluminum Hydroxidei

Vitamin D might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity, but this has only been reported in people with renal failure.

Read the full interaction Minor Likelihood Possible Acerola + Aluminum Hydroxidei

Theoretically, concomitant use of acerola with aluminum salts might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed.

Read the full interaction Moderate Likelihood Possible Magnesium + Aluminum Hydroxidei

Use of acid reducers may reduce the laxative effect of magnesium oxide.

Read the full interaction Moderate Likelihood Probable Vitamin C + Aluminum Hydroxidei

Vitamin C can increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.

Read the full interaction Minor Likelihood Possible Betaine Hydrochloride + Aluminum Hydroxidei

Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of antacids.

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Every Supplement Checked Against Aluminum Hydroxide

All 1,452 ingredients in our database, ranked by severity — 35 with a Aluminum Hydroxide interaction on file and 1,417 with none found. Filter by severity or search any ingredient; hover the for what each ingredient is.

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Straight answers

Can You Take It With Aluminum Hydroxide?

One-line answers, one card per combination — scroll through today’s 20 and tap any card for the full report. A different set rotates in daily until every combination has had its turn.

Can you take Calcium with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.

Full Calcium + Aluminum Hydroxide answer

Can you take Vitamin D with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Vitamin D might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity, but this has only been reported in people with renal failure.

Full Vitamin D + Aluminum Hydroxide answer

Can you take Acerola with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Minor Usually — this is a minor-rated interaction, generally not clinically significant but worth mentioning to your pharmacist. Theoretically, concomitant use of acerola with aluminum salts might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed.

Full Acerola + Aluminum Hydroxide answer

Can you take Magnesium with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Use of acid reducers may reduce the laxative effect of magnesium oxide.

Full Magnesium + Aluminum Hydroxide answer

Can you take Vitamin C with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Vitamin C can increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.

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Can you take Activated Charcoal with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Major Use real caution — this is a major-rated interaction, generally best avoided or used only under close supervision. Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the rout...

Full Activated Charcoal + Aluminum Hydroxide answer

Can you take Coffee Charcoal with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Coffee charcoal can reduce the absorption of orally administered drugs and should be separated from oral drug administration by at least two...

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Can you take European Mandrake with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, concurrent use might increase absorption of some drugs because of inhibited gastrointestinal (GI) motility caused by European...

Full European Mandrake + Aluminum Hydroxide answer

Can you take Glucomannan with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, glucomannan may decrease absorption of drugs taken orally.

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Can you take Rose Hip with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.

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Can you take Strontium with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Antacids can reduce the absorption of strontium, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.

Full Strontium + Aluminum Hydroxide answer

Can you take Cinchona with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, taking cinchona might decrease the effectiveness of antacids.

Full Cinchona + Aluminum Hydroxide answer

Can you take Guar Gum with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Guar gum might reduce the absorption of some oral drugs, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.

Full Guar Gum + Aluminum Hydroxide answer

Can you take Gum Arabic with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.

Full Gum Arabic + Aluminum Hydroxide answer

Can you take Slippery Elm with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.

Full Slippery Elm + Aluminum Hydroxide answer

Can you take Tragacanth with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, tragacanth might alter absorption of oral drugs.

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Can you take Thyroid Extract with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Minor Usually — this is a minor-rated interaction, generally not clinically significant but worth mentioning to your pharmacist. Food and medications can interfere with thyroid hormone absorption.

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Can you take Agar with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Minor Usually — this is a minor-rated interaction, generally not clinically significant but worth mentioning to your pharmacist. Agar forms a thick gel, which may disrupt the absorption of nutrients and medications.

Full Agar + Aluminum Hydroxide answer

Can you take Aletris with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Minor Usually — this is a minor-rated interaction, generally not clinically significant but worth mentioning to your pharmacist. Theoretically, due to reports that aletris increases stomach acid, aletris might decrease the effectiveness of antacids.

Full Aletris + Aluminum Hydroxide answer

Can you take Algin with Aluminum Hydroxide?

Minor Usually — this is a minor-rated interaction, generally not clinically significant but worth mentioning to your pharmacist. Theoretically, algin can alter the absorption of oral drugs.

Full Algin + Aluminum Hydroxide answer
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What Severity, Likelihood & Evidence Mean

Severity — How Serious It Can Be

  • Major. Clinically significant; generally best avoided, or used only under direct professional supervision.
  • Moderate. May need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one.
  • Minor. Generally not clinically significant, but still worth noting and mentioning to your pharmacist.
  • No known interaction. Checked against our sources with nothing documented — not the same as proven safety.

Likelihood — How Well It’s Documented

  • Likely. Well-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction
  • Probable. Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • Possible. Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists
  • Unlikely. Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.

Where This Data Comes From

  • Interaction records are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database (TRC Healthcare), the same reference used by pharmacists and hospitals.
  • Each entry links to a full report with the clinical detail, likelihood, evidence level, and citations for that exact combination.
  • Content is reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

How Does Our Interaction Checker Work?

Behind every verdict on this page is a category system. Our source database doesn’t document supplement interactions drug-by-drug — it documents them against groups of medications that behave the same way (for example, “drugs processed by the CYP3A4 liver enzyme” or “blood-thinning medications”).

So the check works in three steps: (1) Aluminum Hydroxide is classified into the pharmacology categories it belongs to, (2) every supplement interaction documented against any of those categories is inherited by Aluminum Hydroxide, and (3) each ingredient keeps its own severity, likelihood, and evidence grades from the underlying record. That’s why one supplement can carry several records for one drug — it may interact through more than one category.

Aluminum Hydroxide sits in 3 interaction categories. Open any one to see what the group means:

Oral Drugs 17 ingredients

A pharmacology grouping from our source database: medications in this group share a property that certain supplements are known to interact with, so an interaction documented for the group applies to every drug in it.

17 of the supplement ingredients on this page reach Aluminum Hydroxide through this category.

Antacids 13 ingredients

A pharmacology grouping from our source database: medications in this group share a property that certain supplements are known to interact with, so an interaction documented for the group applies to every drug in it.

13 of the supplement ingredients on this page reach Aluminum Hydroxide through this category.

Aluminum 5 ingredients

A pharmacology grouping from our source database: medications in this group share a property that certain supplements are known to interact with, so an interaction documented for the group applies to every drug in it.

5 of the supplement ingredients on this page reach Aluminum Hydroxide through this category.

About Aluminum Hydroxide

An antacid that relieves heartburn, sour stomach, and ulcer pain while helping ulcers heal.

Generic name: Aluminum Hydroxide  ·  Brand names: Amphojel, Gaviscon, Alu-Cap.

See the full Aluminum Hydroxide drug information

Related: does Aluminum Hydroxide deplete any nutrients?

Aluminum Hydroxide has 15 reported nutrient associations in the research literature — see the Aluminum Hydroxide nutrient depletion report.

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Aluminum Hydroxide & Supplements: Common Questions

What supplements interact with Aluminum Hydroxide?
Our database currently documents 35 ingredients with a known Aluminum Hydroxide interaction (1 major, 14 moderate, 20 minor). The practical move: scan the major group first, then look up the exact supplements you take rather than reading all 35. The highest-ranked right now: Activated Charcoal, Coffee Charcoal, European Mandrake.
Which Aluminum Hydroxide supplement interactions are the most serious?
The 1 major-rated combination — led by Activated Charcoal — deserve real caution: these are the ones generally best avoided, or used only with your prescriber watching. If you take any of them today, don't panic and don't stop anything abruptly — call your pharmacist first. Jump to the ranked list.
Can I take vitamins or supplements while on Aluminum Hydroxide?
Plenty of supplements coexist fine with Aluminum Hydroxide; a shorter list does not. Rather than memorizing it, check the specific ingredients on your labels — the ranked list above covers every one we've checked, and multi-ingredient products can be checked label-by-label with our scanner. Try the label scanner or the interaction checker.
Do brands like Amphojel have the same supplement interactions as Aluminum Hydroxide?
Yes — Amphojel, Gaviscon, Alu-Cap all contain Aluminum Hydroxide, so everything on this page applies to them equally. Interactions belong to the active drug, never to the brand on the box; the same is true of generics.
Where do these interaction ratings come from?
Every rating comes from the Natural Medicines database — the same evidence-graded reference pharmacists and hospitals use — and each interaction carries three separate grades: severity (how bad it can be), likelihood (how well it's documented in studies and case reports), and an evidence level. Our pharmacists review the content; we never let an AI decide an interaction. See how to read the ratings and our editorial policy.
Does Aluminum Hydroxide deplete any vitamins or nutrients?
It might — Aluminum Hydroxide has 15 reported nutrient-depletion associations in the research literature, which is a different question from interactions: instead of a supplement changing the drug, the drug may lower a nutrient over time. See the Aluminum Hydroxide nutrient depletion report for the specifics and what to discuss with your pharmacist.
What about Aluminum Hydroxide and my other medications?
This page covers Aluminum Hydroxide against supplements and herbal ingredients. Checking Aluminum Hydroxide against your other prescription or OTC medications is a different tool — our drug interaction checker covers that side. Head to the drug–drug interaction checker, or read the full Aluminum Hydroxide drug information.

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