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Drug Interactions between Colonic Lavage Solution and Scot-Tussin Original (old formulation)

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

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Moderate

phenylephrine caffeine

Applies to: Scot-Tussin Original (old formulation) (caffeine / pheniramine / phenylephrine / sodium citrate / sodium salicylate) and Scot-Tussin Original (old formulation) (caffeine / pheniramine / phenylephrine / sodium citrate / sodium salicylate)

Both phenylephrine and caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. 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

sodium salicylate polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

Applies to: Scot-Tussin Original (old formulation) (caffeine / pheniramine / phenylephrine / sodium citrate / sodium salicylate) and Colonic Lavage Solution (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes)

If you are currently receiving treatment with sodium salicylate, let your doctor know before you take polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes. Bowel cleansing can cause dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities, and the risk may be increased if you also use sodium salicylate or other medications that can affect kidney function. In severe cases, dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities can lead to irregular heart rhythm, seizures, and kidney problems. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use both medications. You should use polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes exactly as prescribed by your doctor, and drink plenty of clear fluids before, during, and after the cleansing process to keep yourself hydrated. Contact your doctor if you experience signs and symptoms of low electrolyte levels 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.

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Moderate

sodium salicylate sodium citrate

Applies to: Scot-Tussin Original (old formulation) (caffeine / pheniramine / phenylephrine / sodium citrate / sodium salicylate) and Scot-Tussin Original (old formulation) (caffeine / pheniramine / phenylephrine / sodium citrate / sodium salicylate)

Using sodium citrate together with sodium salicylate may decrease the effects of sodium salicylate. Contact your doctor if your condition changes. 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.

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes food

Applies to: Colonic Lavage Solution (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes)

Oral medications may not be properly absorbed when they are taken within one hour before starting polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes 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.

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Moderate

pheniramine food

Applies to: Scot-Tussin Original (old formulation) (caffeine / pheniramine / phenylephrine / sodium citrate / sodium salicylate)

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of pheniramine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with pheniramine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of pheniramine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.

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Moderate

phenylephrine food

Applies to: Scot-Tussin Original (old formulation) (caffeine / pheniramine / phenylephrine / sodium citrate / sodium salicylate)

Both phenylephrine and caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. 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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Minor

caffeine food

Applies to: Scot-Tussin Original (old formulation) (caffeine / pheniramine / phenylephrine / sodium citrate / sodium salicylate)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

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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