Drug Interactions between calcium carbonate and Vowst
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- calcium carbonate
- Vowst (fecal microbiota spores, live)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between calcium carbonate and Vowst. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
calcium carbonate
A total of 223 drugs are known to interact with calcium carbonate.
- Calcium carbonate is in the following drug classes: antacids, minerals and electrolytes.
- Calcium carbonate is used to treat the following conditions:
Vowst
A total of 132 drugs are known to interact with Vowst.
- Vowst is in the drug class miscellaneous uncategorized agents.
- Vowst is used to treat Prevention of Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection.
Drug and food interactions
calcium carbonate food
Applies to: calcium carbonate
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with food may increase the absorption of calcium. However, foods high in oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb), or phytic acid (bran and whole grains) may decrease calcium absorption.
MANAGEMENT: Calcium may be administered with food to increase absorption. Consider withholding calcium administration for at least 2 hours before or after consuming foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid.
References (6)
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- Canadian Pharmacists Association (2006) e-CPS. http://www.pharmacists.ca/function/Subscriptions/ecps.cfm?link=eCPS_quikLink
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
- Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios Healthcare (2008) Centro de información online de medicamentos de la AEMPS - CIMA. https://cima.aemps.es/cima/publico/home.html
- Mangels AR (2014) "Bone nutrients for vegetarians." Am J Clin Nutr, 100, epub
- Davies NT (1979) "Anti-nutrient factors affecting mineral utilization." Proc Nutr Soc, 38, p. 121-8
fecal microbiota spores, live food
Applies to: Vowst (fecal microbiota spores, live)
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: There are no data regarding the effects of concurrent administration of oral fecal microbiota spores with food.
MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of the oral formulation of fecal microbiota recommends that patients should have no food or drink except for a small amount of water for at least 8 hours prior to the first dose of fecal microbiota spores. The second and third doses of fecal microbiota spores should be taken on an empty stomach prior to the first meal of the day.
References (1)
- (2023) "Product Information. Vowst (fecal microbiota spores, live)." Aimmune Therapeutics
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. |
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