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Drug Interactions between lactitol and Milk of Magnesia

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

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Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between lactitol and Milk of Magnesia. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

lactitol

A total of 215 drugs are known to interact with lactitol.

Milk of Magnesia

A total of 414 drugs are known to interact with Milk of Magnesia.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

lactitol food

Applies to: lactitol

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Lactitol may decrease the absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications.

MANAGEMENT: Lactitol should be administered at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after concomitant oral medications.

References (1)
  1. (2020) "Product Information. Pizensy (lactitol)." Braintree Laboratories

Therapeutic duplication warnings

Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.

Duplication

Osmotic laxatives

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'osmotic laxatives' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'osmotic laxatives' category:

  • lactitol
  • Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide)

Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.

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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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