Patient's question:
A five-month-old baby with diarrhea was given aluminum phosphate gel, Xingpi Yang'er Granules, and cross-linked casein capsules. After taking them for three days, the baby's stool became formed, with one bowel movement per day. Once the aluminum phosphate gel was finished, I stopped giving it to the baby, and then the diarrhea returned. The baby only has diarrhea when taking the medication, but has diarrhea when not taking it. I want to ask what the effect of aluminum phosphate gel is. Will it definitely cause constipation if taken? How long can it be taken?Doctor's answer:
This medication's primary function is to relieve symptoms such as acid reflux caused by excessive stomach acid, and it is used for antacid treatment of acid-related diseases such as gastric and duodenal ulcers, as well as gastroesophageal reflux disease. The main component of aluminum phosphate gel is aluminum phosphate, which is almost not absorbed by the human body. Long-term use of this product may lead to constipation, but it can be prevented by drinking sufficient amounts of water. Therefore, for your child's condition, if nausea and vomiting improve, it is recommended to stop the medication to prevent constipation. I hope this helps.