Mylanta Ultra and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Mylanta Ultra (calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide).
calcium carbonate food
Moderate Food Interaction
Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with food may increase the absorption of calcium. However, foods high in oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb), or phytic acid (bran and whole grains) may decrease calcium absorption.
MANAGEMENT: Calcium may be administered with food to increase absorption. Consider withholding calcium administration for at least 2 hours before or after consuming foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid.
References
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Mylanta Ultra drug interactions
There are 426 drug interactions with Mylanta Ultra (calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide).
Mylanta Ultra disease interactions
There are 8 disease interactions with Mylanta Ultra (calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide) which include:
- phosphate calcifications
- cardiac contraction/conduction
- malabsorption
- renal dysfunction
- sarcoidosis
- inflammatory bowel disease
- intestinal obstruction disorders
- renal dysfunction
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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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