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Drug Interactions between cefdinir and citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

magnesium oxide cefdinir

Applies to: citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate and cefdinir

Using magnesium oxide together with cefdinir may decrease the effects of cefdinir. Separate the administration of magnesium oxide and cefdinir by at least two hours. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or if your infection worsens. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. 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

cefdinir sodium picosulfate

Applies to: cefdinir and citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate

The laxative effect of sodium picosulfate may be decreased when used during or following treatment with cefdinir. Your doctor may prescribe a substitute for sodium picosulfate that is not affected by treatment with cefdinir. You should let your doctor know if you experience signs and symptoms of low magnesium or potassium blood level such as weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, tingling, numbness, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting. 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.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

sodium picosulfate food

Applies to: citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate

Oral medications may not be properly absorbed when they are taken within one hour before starting sodium picosulfate for bowel cleansing. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to see if you should adjust the dosing schedule of your other medications before you begin bowel cleansing treatment. 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

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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