Drug Interactions between Epiduo Forte and Zantac
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Epiduo Forte (adapalene/benzoyl peroxide topical)
- Zantac (ranitidine)
Interactions between your drugs
benzoyl peroxide topical adapalene topical
Applies to: Epiduo Forte (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical) and Epiduo Forte (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical)
GENERALLY AVOID: Concomitant use of retinoids and keratolytic or astringent topicals may result in excessive irritation and/or drying.
MANAGEMENT: Depending on circumstances (e.g., areas of application), concomitant use should preferably be avoided, and a rest period considered in between use of these products.
References
- (2001) "Product Information. Retin-A (tretinoin)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
- (2001) "Product Information. Tazorac (tazarotene topical)." Allergan Inc
Drug and food interactions
raNITIdine food
Applies to: Zantac (ranitidine)
H2 antagonists may reduce the clearance of nicotine. Cimetidine, 600 mg given twice a day for two days, reduced clearance of an intravenous nicotine dose by 30%. Ranitidine, 300 mg given twice a day for two days, reduced clearance by 10%. The clinical significance of this interaction is not known. Patients should be monitored for increased nicotine effects when using the patches or gum for smoking cessation and dosage adjustments should be made as appropriate.
References
- Bendayan R, Sullivan JT, Shaw C, Frecker RC, Sellers EM (1990) "Effect of cimetidine and ranitidine on the hepatic and renal elimination of nicotine in humans." Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 38, p. 165-9
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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