Drug Interactions between polyethylene glycol 3350 and Tums Dual Action
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- polyethylene glycol 3350
- Tums Dual Action (calcium carbonate/famotidine/magnesium hydroxide)
Interactions between your drugs
famotidine calcium carbonate
Applies to: Tums Dual Action (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide) and Tums Dual Action (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
famotidine magnesium hydroxide
Applies to: Tums Dual Action (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide) and Tums Dual Action (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food interactions
calcium carbonate food
Applies to: Tums Dual Action (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Calcium absorption may be increased by taking it with food. However, foods high in oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb), or phytic acid (bran and whole grains) may decrease calcium absorption. Calcium may be taken with food to increase absorption. Consider spacing calcium administration for at least 2 hours before or after consuming foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid. Talk to your doctor 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.
famotidine food
Applies to: Tums Dual Action (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
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.
Stimulant and hyperosmotic laxatives
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'stimulant and hyperosmotic laxatives' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'stimulant and hyperosmotic laxatives' category:
- polyethylene glycol 3350
- Tums Dual Action (calcium carbonate/famotidine/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.
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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