Drug Interactions between Caltrate 600 with Iron and Vitamin D and Erythrocin Lactobionate
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Caltrate 600 with Iron and Vitamin D (calcium/ferrous fumarate/vitamin d)
- Erythrocin Lactobionate (erythromycin)
Interactions between your drugs
calcium carbonate ferrous fumarate
Applies to: Caltrate 600 with Iron and Vitamin D (calcium / ferrous fumarate / vitamin d) and Caltrate 600 with Iron and Vitamin D (calcium / ferrous fumarate / vitamin d)
By reducing the acidity level in the stomach, medications like calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of ferrous fumarate into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. If you require treatment with both medications, it is recommended that you take ferrous fumarate at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after calcium carbonate to help minimize the impact of the interaction. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist 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.
erythromycin calcium carbonate
Applies to: Erythrocin Lactobionate (erythromycin) and Caltrate 600 with Iron and Vitamin D (calcium / ferrous fumarate / vitamin d)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food interactions
erythromycin food
Applies to: Erythrocin Lactobionate (erythromycin)
Food decreases the levels of erythromycin in your body. Take erythromycin on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after a meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. However, some erythromycin products may be taken without regard to meals. Ask your healthcare provider about your particular prescription if you are uncertain of how to take it. Grapefruits and grapefruit juice may increase erythromycin levels but how this may affect you is not known. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
calcium carbonate food
Applies to: Caltrate 600 with Iron and Vitamin D (calcium / ferrous fumarate / vitamin d)
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.
ferrous fumarate food
Applies to: Caltrate 600 with Iron and Vitamin D (calcium / ferrous fumarate / vitamin d)
Food may reduce the absorption and blood levels of ferrous fumarate. In addition, some oral medications can also interfere with ferrous fumarate absorption into the bloodstream, which may make the medication less effective in treating your condition. Likewise, ferrous fumarate may interfere with the absorption of other orally administered medications. You should take ferrous fumarate on an empty stomach at least one hour before or two hours after a meal. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. 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.
erythromycin food
Applies to: Erythrocin Lactobionate (erythromycin)
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. |
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