Equilet and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Equilet (calcium carbonate).
Calcium Carbonate Food
Moderate Food Interaction
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.
Switch to professional interaction data
Equilet drug interactions
There are 223 drug interactions with Equilet (calcium carbonate).
Equilet disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with Equilet (calcium carbonate) which include:
Report options
More about Equilet (calcium carbonate)
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- During pregnancy
- Drug class: antacids
Related treatment guides
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. |
See also:
Nexium
Nexium is used to treat GERD and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid. Learn about ...
Pepcid
Pepcid is used to treat ulcers in the stomach and for conditions where the stomach produces too ...
Evenity
Evenity (romosozumab) injection is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women to reduce the ...
Prolia
Prolia (denosumab) is an injection that is administered subcutaneously (under the skin) once every ...
Fosamax
Fosamax (alendronate) is used to treat or prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis and steroid-induced ...
Ranitidine
Ranitidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. Includes ranitidine ...
Calcitriol
Calcitriol systemic is used for hypocalcemia, hypoparathyroidism, renal osteodystrophy, rickets ...
Omeprazole
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux ...
Protonix
Protonix (pantoprazole) is used to treat erosive esophagitis and other conditions involving excess ...
Sucralfate
Sucralfate systemic is used for duodenal ulcer, duodenal ulcer prophylaxis, GERD, hyperphosphatemia ...
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.