Aluminum Hydroxide Gel for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel is used in dog for Hyperphosphatemia (CKD). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aluminum Hydroxide Gel in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Amphojel, AlternaGEL
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30–90 mg/kg | q8-12h with meals | Long-term; adjust dose to normalize serum phosphorus | Hyperphosphatemia (CKD) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Binds dietary phosphate in the GI tract forming insoluble aluminum phosphate, preventing absorption and reducing serum phosphorus levels.
Side effects & warnings
Constipation common. Long-term use may cause aluminum accumulation. Mix with food for best phosphate binding. Monitor serum phosphorus.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Aluminum Hydroxide Gel dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Aluminum Hydroxide Gel pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.