Alum
SENSORY ORGANS
Also known as: alum potassium, aluminum potassium sulfate, potassium alum
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Alum is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. Recorded indications include Gastric Hypersecretory Conditions, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Heartburn and Hiatal Hernia with Reflux Esophagitis.
- Indications: Gastric Hypersecretory Conditions, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia with Reflux Esophagitis and Indigestion and others.
- ATC code: S01XA07 (Other ophthalmologicals).
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (6)
- Gastric Hypersecretory Conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Heartburn
- Hiatal Hernia with Reflux Esophagitis
- Indigestion
- Peptic ulcer
Off-label uses (3)
- Multiple endocrine adenomas
- Stress-Related GI Mucosal Bleeding Prevention
- Systemic mast cell disease
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
S01XA07 | SENSORY ORGANS › OPHTHALMOLOGICALS › OTHER OPHTHALMOLOGICALS › Other ophthalmologicals |
Chemical structure
| Molecular formula | — |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | — |
| CAS number | — |
| InChIKey | — |
| PubChem CID | 24856 |
Frequently asked questions
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What is Alum used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Alum: Gastric Hypersecretory Conditions, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia with Reflux Esophagitis, Indigestion and Peptic ulcer.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 4325 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- PubChem CID 24856 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB09087 — drug record
- FDA UNII 1L24V9R23S — substance identity
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