Drug Interactions between heme iron polypeptide / iron polysaccharide and Pedia-Lax Chewable Tablets
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- heme iron polypeptide/iron polysaccharide
- Pedia-Lax Chewable Tablets (magnesium hydroxide)
Interactions between your drugs
magnesium hydroxide iron polysaccharide
Applies to: Pedia-Lax Chewable Tablets (magnesium hydroxide) and heme iron polypeptide / iron polysaccharide
By reducing the acidity level in the stomach, medications like magnesium hydroxide may interfere with the absorption of iron polysaccharide into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. If you require treatment with both medications, it is recommended that you take iron polysaccharide at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after magnesium hydroxide to help minimize the impact of the interaction. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. 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.
magnesium hydroxide heme iron polypeptide
Applies to: Pedia-Lax Chewable Tablets (magnesium hydroxide) and heme iron polypeptide / iron polysaccharide
By reducing the acidity level in the stomach, medications like magnesium hydroxide may interfere with the absorption of heme iron polypeptide into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. If you require treatment with both medications, it is recommended that you take heme iron polypeptide at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after magnesium hydroxide to help minimize the impact of the interaction. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. 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
iron polysaccharide food
Applies to: heme iron polypeptide / iron polysaccharide
Food may reduce the absorption and blood levels of iron polysaccharide. In addition, some oral medications can also interfere with iron polysaccharide absorption into the bloodstream, which may make the medication less effective in treating your condition. Likewise, iron polysaccharide may interfere with the absorption of other orally administered medications. You should take iron polysaccharide on an empty stomach at least one hour before or two hours after a meal. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about 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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