Drug Interactions between Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula Orange Zest Effervescent Tablets and Bactrim DS
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula Orange Zest Effervescent Tablets (aspirin/chlorpheniramine/phenylephrine)
- Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula Orange Zest Effervescent Tablets and Bactrim DS. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula Orange Zest Effervescent Tablets
A total of 769 drugs are known to interact with Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula Orange Zest Effervescent Tablets.
- Alka-seltzer plus cold formula orange zest effervescent tablets is in the drug class upper respiratory combinations.
- Alka-seltzer plus cold formula orange zest effervescent tablets is used to treat the following conditions:
Bactrim DS
A total of 432 drugs are known to interact with Bactrim DS.
- Bactrim ds is in the drug class sulfonamides.
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Bactrim ds is used to treat the following conditions:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Bronchitis
- Diverticulitis
- Epiglottitis
- Granuloma Inguinale
- Infection Prophylaxis
- Kidney Infections
- Melioidosis
- Meningitis
- Middle Ear Infections
- Nocardiosis
- Pneumocystis Pneumonia
- Pneumocystis Pneumonia Prophylaxis
- Pneumonia
- Prevention of Bladder infection
- Prostatitis
- Shigellosis
- Sinusitis
- Toxoplasmosis
- Toxoplasmosis, Prophylaxis
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
Drug and food interactions
chlorpheniramine food
Applies to: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula Orange Zest Effervescent Tablets (aspirin / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of chlorpheniramine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with chlorpheniramine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of chlorpheniramine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
sulfamethoxazole food
Applies to: Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim)
Ask your doctor before using sulfamethoxazole together with ethanol. Contact your doctor if you experience unpleasant side effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, or vomiting. If you experience these side effects, you may need to avoid ethanol while taking sulfamethoxazole. You should check your food and medicine labels to see if these products contain ethanol. 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.
aspirin food
Applies to: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula Orange Zest Effervescent Tablets (aspirin / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine)
Ask your doctor before using aspirin together with ethanol. Do not drink alcohol while taking aspirin. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by aspirin. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. 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.
phenylephrine food
Applies to: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula Orange Zest Effervescent Tablets (aspirin / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine)
Both phenylephrine and caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. 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.
aspirin food
Applies to: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula Orange Zest Effervescent Tablets (aspirin / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
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
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. |
Further information
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