Drug Interactions between Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy and Metamucil
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy (psyllium)
- Metamucil (psyllium)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy and Metamucil. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy
A total of 29 drugs are known to interact with Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy.
- Maalox daily fiber therapy is in the drug class laxatives.
- Maalox daily fiber therapy is used to treat the following conditions:
Metamucil
A total of 29 drugs are known to interact with Metamucil.
- Metamucil is in the drug class laxatives.
- Metamucil is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
psyllium food
Applies to: Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy (psyllium) and Metamucil (psyllium)
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Bulk-forming laxatives such as guar gum, psyllium, polycarbophil, or methylcellulose may affect the bioavailability of concomitantly administered substances due to their effect on the rate of gastrointestinal transit and gastric emptying.
MANAGEMENT: In general, oral medications should be administered at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after dosing of the bulk-forming laxative.
References
- "Product Information. Metamucil (psyllium)." Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals PROD (2001):
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.
Bulk laxatives
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'bulk laxatives' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'bulk laxatives' category:
- Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy (psyllium)
- Metamucil (psyllium)
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.
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. |
Further information
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