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Drug Interactions between Aleve and Pepcid Complete

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

  • Aleve (naproxen)
  • Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate/famotidine/magnesium hydroxide)

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

naproxen famotidine

Applies to: Aleve (naproxen) and Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)

Ask your doctor before using famotidine together with naproxen. Using these medications together may affect the enteric coating of naproxen, causing the medication to be released too early in the body. This can make naproxen less effective. 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.

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Minor

naproxen calcium carbonate

Applies to: Aleve (naproxen) and Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)

Information for this minor interaction is only available at a professional reading level.

For clinical details see professional interaction data.

Minor

famotidine calcium carbonate

Applies to: Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide) and Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)

Information for this minor interaction is only available at a professional reading level.

For clinical details see professional interaction data.

Minor

famotidine magnesium hydroxide

Applies to: Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide) and Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)

Information for this minor interaction is only available at a professional reading level.

For clinical details see professional interaction data.

Minor

naproxen magnesium hydroxide

Applies to: Aleve (naproxen) and Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)

Information for this minor interaction is only available at a professional reading level.

For clinical details see professional interaction data.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

calcium carbonate food

Applies to: Pepcid Complete (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.

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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

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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