Drug Interactions between cephalexin and Probiotic Formula
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- cephalexin
- Probiotic Formula (bifidobacterium infantis/lactobacillus acidophilus)
Interactions between your drugs
cephalexin lactobacillus acidophilus
Applies to: cephalexin and Probiotic Formula (bifidobacterium infantis / lactobacillus acidophilus)
Using cephalexin together with lactobacillus acidophilus may decrease the effects of lactobacillus acidophilus when these medications are taken at the same time. To prevent or minimize the interaction, lactobacillus acidophilus should be administered at least 1 to 2 hours before or after cephalexin. Contact your doctor if you have any concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. 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.
cephalexin bifidobacterium infantis
Applies to: cephalexin and Probiotic Formula (bifidobacterium infantis / lactobacillus acidophilus)
Using cephalexin together with bifidobacterium infantis may decrease the effects of bifidobacterium infantis when these medications are taken at the same time. To prevent or minimize the interaction, bifidobacterium infantis should be administered at least 1 to 2 hours before or after cephalexin. Contact your doctor if you have any concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. 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
cephalexin food
Applies to: cephalexin
Cephalexin and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain zinc may interfere with the absorption of cephalexin into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. You should take multivitamin with minerals at least three hours after taking cephalexin. Talk to a healthcare professional if you are not sure whether a product contains something that could potentially interact with your medication or if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. 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.
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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