Drug Interactions between calcium carbonate and Heliocare Advanced
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- calcium carbonate
- Heliocare Advanced (niacin)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between calcium carbonate and Heliocare Advanced. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
calcium carbonate
A total of 222 drugs are known to interact with calcium carbonate.
- Calcium carbonate is in the following drug classes: antacids, minerals and electrolytes.
- Calcium carbonate is used to treat the following conditions:
Heliocare Advanced
A total of 104 drugs are known to interact with Heliocare Advanced.
- Heliocare advanced is in the drug class vitamins.
- Heliocare advanced is used to treat Dietary Supplementation.
Drug and food interactions
calcium carbonate food
Applies to: calcium carbonate
Calcium absorption may be increased by taking it with food. However, foods high in oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb), or phytic acid (bran and whole grains) may decrease calcium absorption. Calcium may be taken with food to increase absorption. Consider spacing calcium administration for at least 2 hours before or after consuming foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
niacin food
Applies to: Heliocare Advanced (niacin)
Ask your doctor before using niacin together with ethanol. You should avoid drinking alcohol, it can increase some of the side effects of niacin. This can cause nausea, dizziness, itching, vomiting, upset stomach, and flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin). Furthermore, consumption of large amounts of alcohol is associated with elevated cholesterol and triglycerides. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
niacin food
Applies to: Heliocare Advanced (niacin)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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