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Drug Interactions between Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChews and Alka-Seltzer PM

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

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Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChews and Alka-Seltzer PM. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChews

A total of 223 drugs are known to interact with Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChews.

  • Alka-seltzer heartburn reliefchews is in the drug class antacids.
  • Alka-seltzer heartburn reliefchews is used to treat the following conditions:

Alka-Seltzer PM

A total of 413 drugs are known to interact with Alka-Seltzer PM.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

calcium carbonate food

Applies to: Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChews (calcium carbonate)

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.

Moderate

calcium phosphate, tribasic food

Applies to: Alka-Seltzer PM (calcium phosphate, tribasic / melatonin)

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.

Moderate

melatonin food

Applies to: Alka-Seltzer PM (calcium phosphate, tribasic / melatonin)

Both smoking and excessive caffeine consumption can alter the blood levels of melatonin, which may affect the dosing. Tobacco smoking reduces, while caffeine increases melatonin blood levels. If you start smoking or undergo smoking cessation, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of melatonin. In addition, alcohol may reduce the effect of melatonin on sleep. It is best to avoid alcohol consumption during melatonin therapy. Talk to a healthcare professional 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.

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

Calcium

Therapeutic duplication

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

  • Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChews (calcium carbonate)
  • Alka-Seltzer PM (calcium phosphate, tribasic/melatonin)

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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