Chemical Properties
Aluminum carbonate basic is aluminum magnesium basic carbonate compound. White, odorless, tasteless, crystalline powder, almost insoluble in water. It has antacid effect and is used in peptic ulcer and hyperacidity. Side effects include diarrhea and vomiting, but it does not affect the absorption of tetracycline.
Definition
A basic carbonate of variable composition; formula sometimes given as Al 2 O 3 CO 2 . White lumps or powder, insoluble in water; dissolves in hot hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid. Formerly used as mild astringent, styptic. Normal aluminum carbonate Al 2 (CO 3 ) 3 is not known as an individual compound.
