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Aluminum Hydroxide 320 mg/5mL Liquid, 30 mL — NDC 17856-0091-3 (Billing 17856-0091-03)

by ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. · 30 mL in 1 CUP

This is a package of 30 mL of Aluminum Hydroxide 320 mg/5mL Liquid from ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP., marketed since Feb 2005 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 17856-0091-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 17856-0091-3 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 17856-0091-3 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
17856 labeler · 0091 product · 3 package
Package marketed since
Apr 16, 2024
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Billing quantity
30 mL per package
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 1785600913 3
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 17856-0091-3
Product NDC 17856-0091
11-digit billing NDC 17856009103
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 308078
UNII 5QB0T2IUN0
Application # M
SPL Set ID 60a54d4e-89c2-4329-86bf-a288527f37b5
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2005-02-01
Route ORAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 48100010201810
GPI class Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
GCN Seq No 002743
GCN 08030
HICL code 001179
Ingredient (HICL) Aluminum Hydroxide
HIC1 code D
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Biliary System/Gastro-Intestinal System
HIC2 code D4
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Drugs Acting Principally On The Alimentary Tract
HIC3 code D4B
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Antacids
AHFS code 56:04.00.00
AHFS class Antacids And Adsorbents
FDB label name ALUMINUM HYDROXID GEL 30ML CUP
FDB brand name Aluminum Hydroxide
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 002743
  • GCN: 08030
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 48100010201810
  • HICL (First Databank): 001179
  • AHFS class code: 56:04.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 308078
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 17856-0091-3 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 17856-0091-03. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Aluminium compounds class.

Drug family (ATC) Aluminium compounds
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name ALUMINUM HYDROXID GEL 30ML CUP Ingredient Aluminum Hydroxide
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It depends on the product. The oral liquid relieves heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach. The topical products, ProCure DryDrox and Claravie, dry the oozing and weeping of...
  • Shake it well first. Take it after meals and at bedtime, with a sip of water if you need it. Don't use the maximum amount for more than 2 weeks, and follow the label and your presc...
  • ProCure DryDrox and Claravie are applied to the skin as needed. They are for external use only, so keep them out of your eyes.
  • Ask a doctor first. That applies to children under 12 with the oral liquid and to babies under 6 months with ProCure DryDrox.
📖 Read our full Aluminum Hydroxide guide →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Aluminum Hydroxide may be associated with lower levels of 5 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Aluminum Hydroxide nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
17856-0091-03 You're viewing this Main listing 30 mL in 1 CUP 2024-04-16 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Aluminum Hydroxide 320 mg/5mL 00536-0091-85 Rugby 473 ml $0.013 — Availability likely —
Aluminum Hydroxide 320 mg/5mLthis 17856-0091-03 ATLANTIC 30 ml — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2005
On the market since
Feb 2005
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
21 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Aluminum Hydroxide inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
FDA applicationM (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code17856
First marketedFeb 2005
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio109 products on file

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Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 7 words ▾

Uses relieves heartburn acid indigestion sour stomach

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 49 words ▾

Directions • shake well before using • do not take more than 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours • do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks • 2 teaspoonfuls 5-6 times daily after meals and at bedtime followed by a sip of water if needed dosage:

⚠️ Warnings 49 words ▾

Warnings taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. you may get constipated symptoms last more than 2 weeks Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are When using this product Stop use and ask a doctor if Keep out of reach of children.

📦 Storage and Handling 29 words ▾

Other information • store at room temperature • protect from freezing • keep tightly closed • TAMPER-EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF FOIL SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

🧪 Active Ingredient 11 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Aluminum hydroxide 320 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 35 words ▾

Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, flavor, glycerin, hydroxyethylcellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol solution Questions or comments? Call 9am - 5pm EST, Monday-Friday 1-800-509-7592 DISTRIBUTED BY: ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. MIAMI, FL 33179

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

Purpose Antacid

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 6 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children.

📄 Questions or Comments 18 words ▾

Questions or comments? Call 9am - 5pm EST, Monday-Friday 1-800-509-7592 DISTRIBUTED BY: ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. MIAMI, FL 33179

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 4 words ▾

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE LIQUID 3

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Aluminum Hydroxide — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Nausea548
Diarrhoea513
Vomiting511
Dyspnoea486
Chronic Kidney Disease480
Fatigue458
Headache442

Reporter sex

8,237 reports
Male · 39%
Female · 61%
Unknown · 0%
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 711 240
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
← 17856-0090-01 · Atlantic
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.