Benefiber (guar gum formulation) Disease Interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with Benefiber (guar gum formulation) (guar gum).
Laxatives (applies to Benefiber (guar gum formulation)) inflammatory bowel disease
Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease may experience colonic perforation with use of stimulant laxatives.
Laxatives (applies to Benefiber (guar gum formulation)) intestinal obstruction disorders
Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Gastrointestinal Obstruction
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction disorders. Patients with intestinal obstruction disorders may need their underlying condition treated to correct the constipation. Some laxatives require reduction in the colon to their active form to be effective which may be a problem in patients with intestinal obstruction.
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Benefiber (guar gum formulation) drug interactions
There are 39 drug interactions with Benefiber (guar gum formulation) (guar gum).
Benefiber (guar gum formulation) alcohol/food interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with Benefiber (guar gum formulation) (guar gum).
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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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