question on Gelusil ~ BabyHerp + other igsperts????

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Posted by iZ's mom on March 14, 2000 at 19:53:16:

cross-posted on VIN Pet Care forum

is there any reason to *not* give iZ "Gelusil" in tablet form? each tab contains 200mg aluminum hydroxide, 200 mg magnesium hydroxide + 25 mg simethicome ...

i need to start iZ on aluminum hydroxide again due to renal symtems recurring ... in the past i used liquid Amphojel with good results as far as lowering his phosphorus levels ... problem is that it *severely* constipates him *AND* he has gotten to the point where he downright refuses to take oral meds any more ... (can't really blame him ...) ... i feel the stress + potential for aspiration isn't worth forcing the issue ...

have tried to find Amphojel or something similar in tablet form so i can 'hide' it in iZ's food + get it in him ... there is nothing like that to be found in my area ... even the local compounding pharmacy has been unable to help me ...

am thinking maybe the magnesium hydroxide in the Gelusil would help prevent the constipation aluminum hydroxide causes and would be the best of both worlds????

iZ is a 4yo, 5'stl male ... he's back up to his pre-surgery/pre-illness weight of 11.5 pounds ... (*grin*)

thanx
iZ's mom

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Re: question on Gelusil ~ BabyHerp + other igsperts???? BabyHerp 03/15/00 (1)
- more on meds/constipation ... iZ's mom 03/15/00 (0)
Do they make Amphojel in tab form? If so, I'll check with my vet. nm Thumper 03/14/00 (2)
- yes, it's just seems to be hard to find! ......nm iZ's mom 03/15/00 (1)
  - I'll ask my vet's office tomorrow. Maybe, just maybe....... nm Thumper 03/15/00 (0)
well not an igsperts Joan 03/14/00 (2)
- Smart iguana mom! nm Thumper 03/15/00 (0)
- sneaky! iZ's mom 03/15/00 (0)

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: <i>cross-posted on VIN Pet Care forum</i> : is there any reason to *not* give iZ "Gelusil" in tablet form? each tab contains 200mg aluminum hydroxide, 200 mg magnesium hydroxide + 25 mg simethicome ... : i need to start iZ on aluminum hydroxide again due to renal symtems recurring ... in the past i used liquid Amphojel with good results as far as lowering his phosphorus levels ... problem is that it *severely* constipates him *AND* he has gotten to the point where he downright refuses to take oral meds any more ... (can't really blame him ...) ... i feel the stress + potential for aspiration isn't worth forcing the issue ... : have tried to find Amphojel or something similar in tablet form so i can 'hide' it in iZ's food + get it in him ... there is nothing like that to be found in my area ... even the local compounding pharmacy has been unable to help me ... : am thinking maybe the magnesium hydroxide in the Gelusil would help prevent the constipation aluminum hydroxide causes and would be the best of both worlds???? : iZ is a 4yo, 5'stl male ... he's back up to his pre-surgery/pre-illness weight of 11.5 pounds ... (*grin*) : thanx : iZ's mom

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