Can you take Phenolphthalein with Sulfolax?
1 drug interaction and 5 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- phenolphthalein
- Sulfolax (docusate)
Drug interactions
Moderate drug interactions
Moderate:
phenolphthalein docusate
Applies to: phenolphthalein and Sulfolax (docusate)
Ask your doctor before using phenolphthalein together with docusate. Taking these medicaions together can increase the effects of phenolphthalein.
Phenolphthalein is now being removed from the market because it may cause cancer.
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.
Food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate:
phenolphthalein multivitamins with minerals
Applies to: phenolphthalein
Chronic use of phenolphthalein may reduce your body's ability to absorb certain vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and minerals like calcium.
To reduce the risk of diminished absorption of multivitamins with minerals, it is best to use phenolphthalein only occasionally or for short periods. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications.
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.
Disease interactions
4 potential interactions Applies to: 2 conditions, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Gastrointestinal Obstruction.
Gastrointestinal Obstruction
Major:
phenolphthalein
Phenolphthalein has a major potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Obstruction.
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction disorders. Patients with intestinal obstruction disorders may need their underlying condition treated to correct the constipation. Some laxatives require reduction in the colon to their active form to be effective which may be a problem in patients with intestinal obstruction.
Major:
Sulfolax
The docusate in Sulfolax has a major potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Obstruction.
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction disorders. Patients with intestinal obstruction disorders may need their underlying condition treated to correct the constipation. Some laxatives require reduction in the colon to their active form to be effective which may be a problem in patients with intestinal obstruction.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Major:
phenolphthalein
Phenolphthalein has a major potential interaction with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease may experience colonic perforation with use of stimulant laxatives.
Major:
Sulfolax
The docusate in Sulfolax has a major potential interaction with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease may experience colonic perforation with use of stimulant laxatives.
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phenolphthalein
A total of 270 drugs are known to interact with phenolphthalein.
- Phenolphthalein is in the drug class laxatives.
Sulfolax
A total of 203 drugs are known to interact with Sulfolax.
- Sulfolax is in the drug class laxatives.
- Sulfolax is used to treat Constipation.
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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