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Drug Interactions between Alpha Keri and cholecalciferol / iron polysaccharide

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Moderate

mineral oil cholecalciferol

Applies to: Alpha Keri (lanolin / mineral oil topical) and cholecalciferol / iron polysaccharide

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Coadministration of mineral oil and oral vitamin D (a fat soluble vitamin) may lead to decreased effectiveness of vitamin D. Mineral oil most likely decreases gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin D.

MANAGEMENT: Consider either separating the doses by at least 3 hours, substituting mineral oil with alternative therapy or using parenteral vitamin D.

References

  1. "Product Information. Hectorol (doxercalciferol)." Genzyme Corporation PROD (2001):

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

iron polysaccharide food

Applies to: cholecalciferol / iron polysaccharide

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Concomitant use of some oral medications may reduce the bioavailability of orally administered iron, and vice versa.

Food taken in conjunction with oral iron supplements may reduce the bioavailability of the iron. However, in many patients intolerable gastrointestinal side effects occur necessitating administration with food.

MANAGEMENT: Ideally, iron products should be taken on an empty stomach (i.e., at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals), but if this is not possible, administer with meals and monitor the patient more closely for a subtherapeutic effect. Some studies suggest administration of iron with ascorbic acid may enhance bioavailability. In addition, administration of oral iron products and some oral medications should be separated whenever the bioavailability of either agent may be decreased. Consult the product labeling for specific separation times and monitor clinical responses as appropriate.

References

  1. "Product Information. Feosol (ferrous sulfate)." SmithKline Beecham PROD
  2. "Product Information. Accrufer (ferric maltol)." Shield Therapeutics (2021):

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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.

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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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