alu-cap and Alophen Interactions

Interactions between alu-cap(aluminum hydroxide) and Alophen (bisacodyl)

aluminum hydroxide and bisacodyl (Moderate Drug-Drug)

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: By increasing gastric pH, antacids may reduce the resistance of the enteric coating of bisacodyl tablets, resulting in earlier release of bisacodyl and gastric irritation and dyspepsia.

MANAGEMENT: The administration of antacids and bisacodyl should be separated by at least one hour.