Drug Interactions between Hemocyte-C and Zegerid
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Hemocyte-C (ascorbic acid/ferrous fumarate)
- Zegerid (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate)
Interactions between your drugs
omeprazole ferrous fumarate
Applies to: Zegerid (omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate) and Hemocyte-C (ascorbic acid / ferrous fumarate)
If you are iron-deficient or have anemia, you should talk to your doctor before using ferrous fumarate together with omeprazole. By reducing stomach acid, omeprazole may reduce the absorption of iron and make ferrous fumarate less effective in treating your condition. Your doctor or pharmacist may be able to offer suggestions on safer alternatives if you require treatment for stomach acid or ulcer while you are being treated with ferrous fumarate. 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.
sodium bicarbonate ferrous fumarate
Applies to: Zegerid (omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate) and Hemocyte-C (ascorbic acid / ferrous fumarate)
By reducing the acidity level in the stomach, medications like sodium bicarbonate may interfere with the absorption of ferrous fumarate into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. If you require treatment with both medications, it is recommended that you take ferrous fumarate at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after sodium bicarbonate 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
ferrous fumarate food
Applies to: Hemocyte-C (ascorbic acid/ferrous fumarate)
Food may reduce the absorption and blood levels of ferrous fumarate. In addition, some oral medications can also interfere with ferrous fumarate absorption into the bloodstream, which may make the medication less effective in treating your condition. Likewise, ferrous fumarate may interfere with the absorption of other orally administered medications. You should take ferrous fumarate 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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