Drug Interaction Report
6 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- Complete Acid Reducer plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
- Key-Pred SP (prednisolone)
Interactions between your drugs
prednisoLONE magnesium hydroxide
Applies to: Key-Pred SP (prednisolone), Complete Acid Reducer plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Talk to your doctor before using prednisoLONE together with any kind of medication that has a laxative effect. Combining these medications, especially over a prolonged period, may increase the risk of dehydration and hypokalemia, or low blood potassium. In severe cases, hypokalemia can lead to muscle weakness, paralysis, breathing and swallowing difficulties (due to muscle paralysis), and irregular heart rhythm. Contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, thirst, decreased urination, constipation, abdominal cramping, confusion, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, numbness or tingling, rapid heart beat, chest pain, and/or swelling in the legs or feet, as these may be symptoms of dehydration and hypokalemia. 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.
prednisoLONE calcium carbonate
Applies to: Key-Pred SP (prednisolone), Complete Acid Reducer plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
famotidine calcium carbonate
Applies to: Complete Acid Reducer plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide), Complete Acid Reducer plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
famotidine magnesium hydroxide
Applies to: Complete Acid Reducer plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide), Complete Acid Reducer plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food interactions
calcium carbonate food
Applies to: Complete Acid Reducer plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
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.
famotidine food
Applies to: Complete Acid Reducer plus Antacid (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication 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.
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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