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Drug Interactions between sodium polystyrene sulfonate and Synalgos-DC

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

sodium polystyrene sulfonate dihydrocodeine

Applies to: sodium polystyrene sulfonate and Synalgos-DC (aspirin / caffeine / dihydrocodeine)

Narcotics like dihydrocodeine can commonly cause constipation, which may increase the risk of intestinal problems associated with the use of sodium polystyrene sulfonate, including bleeding, ischemic colitis (inflammation of the intestine due to restricted blood flow), perforation, and necrosis (death of cells and tissues in the intestine). Additional risk factors include prematurity (infants), history of intestinal disease or surgery, dehydration, and impaired kidney function. Before using sodium polystyrene sulfonate, you should let your doctor know if you have chronic constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, previous bowel resection surgery, or other intestinal issues. Stop using sodium polystyrene sulfonate and contact your doctor if you develop constipation during treatment. 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.

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Minor

aspirin caffeine

Applies to: Synalgos-DC (aspirin / caffeine / dihydrocodeine) and Synalgos-DC (aspirin / caffeine / dihydrocodeine)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

sodium polystyrene sulfonate food

Applies to: sodium polystyrene sulfonate

Foods high in potassium such as orange juice and other fruit juices may reduce the effectiveness of sodium polystyrene sulfonate in treating your condition. Do not mix sodium polystyrene sulfonate in fruit juice or drink fruit juice with it. Also, sodium polystyrene sulfonate may interfere with the absorption of other medications that you take by mouth, including both prescription medications such as antibiotics, blood pressure/heart medications and blood thinners, and over-the-counter products such as antacids and laxatives. This can lead to lower blood levels and reduced effects if you take them too closely together with sodium polystyrene sulfonate. It is recommended that you separate the dosing of sodium polystyrene sulfonate from other oral medications by at least 3 hours whenever possible. This interval should be increased to 6 hours if you have gastroparesis or other conditions that cause delayed emptying of food from the stomach into the intestine. 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.

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Moderate

aspirin food

Applies to: Synalgos-DC (aspirin / caffeine / dihydrocodeine)

Ask your doctor before using aspirin together with ethanol. Do not drink alcohol while taking aspirin. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by aspirin. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. 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.

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Moderate

sodium polystyrene sulfonate food

Applies to: sodium polystyrene sulfonate

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate can bind to calcium, iron, magnesium, and other minerals in the gastrointestinal tract. This may inactivate both sodium polystyrene sulfonate and the mineral it binds to and reduce the effectiveness of both medications. To avoid or minimize the interaction, the dosing times of sodium polystyrene sulfonate and multivitamin with minerals should be separated by several hours. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns, or if you have trouble separating the dosing times. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. 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.

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Minor

caffeine food

Applies to: Synalgos-DC (aspirin / caffeine / dihydrocodeine)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Minor

aspirin food

Applies to: Synalgos-DC (aspirin / caffeine / dihydrocodeine)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Therapeutic duplication warnings

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Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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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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