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Drug Interactions between Ferro Basic and Kondremul Plain

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

mineral oil docusate

Applies to: Kondremul Plain (mineral oil) and Ferro Basic (docusate / ferrous fumarate)

GENERALLY AVOID: Docusate may increase the toxicity of mineral oil by increasing intestinal absorption of the drug.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of docusate and mineral oil should be avoided.

References

  1. "Product Information. Colace (docusate)." Roberts Pharmaceutical Corporation PROD (2001):

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

ferrous fumarate food

Applies to: Ferro Basic (docusate / ferrous fumarate)

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Concomitant use of some oral medications may reduce the bioavailability of orally administered iron, and vice versa.

Food taken in conjunction with oral iron supplements may reduce the bioavailability of the iron. However, in many patients intolerable gastrointestinal side effects occur necessitating administration with food.

MANAGEMENT: Ideally, iron products should be taken on an empty stomach (i.e., at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals), but if this is not possible, administer with meals and monitor the patient more closely for a subtherapeutic effect. Some studies suggest administration of iron with ascorbic acid may enhance bioavailability. In addition, administration of oral iron products and some oral medications should be separated whenever the bioavailability of either agent may be decreased. Consult the product labeling for specific separation times and monitor clinical responses as appropriate.

References

  1. "Product Information. Feosol (ferrous sulfate)." SmithKline Beecham PROD
  2. "Product Information. Accrufer (ferric maltol)." Shield Therapeutics (2021):

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.

Duplication

Stool softeners and lubricants

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'stool softeners and lubricants' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'stool softeners and lubricants' category:

  • Ferro Basic (docusate/ferrous fumarate)
  • Kondremul Plain (mineral oil)

Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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