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Drug Interactions between calcium carbonate / simethicone and Flomax

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 calcium carbonate / simethicone and Flomax. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

calcium carbonate / simethicone

A total of 222 drugs are known to interact with calcium carbonate / simethicone.

  • Calcium carbonate / simethicone is in the drug class antacids.
  • Calcium carbonate / simethicone is used to treat GERD.

Flomax

A total of 303 drugs are known to interact with Flomax.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

calcium carbonate food

Applies to: calcium carbonate / simethicone

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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Moderate

tamsulosin food

Applies to: Flomax (tamsulosin)

Food may affect the intestinal absorption of tamsulosin. You should take tamsulosin approximately one-half hour following the same meal each day to ensure steady absorption and blood levels of the drug.

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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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