Calcium carbonate/psyllium and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with calcium carbonate / psyllium.
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
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
- Canadian Pharmacists Association "e-CPS. http://www.pharmacists.ca/function/Subscriptions/ecps.cfm?link=eCPS_quikLink" (2006):
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
- Agencia EspaƱola de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios Healthcare "Centro de informaciĆ³n online de medicamentos de la AEMPS - CIMA. https://cima.aemps.es/cima/publico/home.html" (2008):
- Mangels AR "Bone nutrients for vegetarians." Am J Clin Nutr 100 (2014): epub
- Davies NT "Anti-nutrient factors affecting mineral utilization." Proc Nutr Soc 38 (1979): 121-8
psyllium food
Moderate Food Interaction
Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Bulk-forming laxatives such as guar gum, psyllium, polycarbophil, or methylcellulose may affect the bioavailability of concomitantly administered substances due to their effect on the rate of gastrointestinal transit and gastric emptying.
MANAGEMENT: In general, oral medications should be administered at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after dosing of the bulk-forming laxative.
References
- "Product Information. Metamucil (psyllium)." Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals PROD (2001):
Calcium carbonate/psyllium drug interactions
There are 241 drug interactions with calcium carbonate / psyllium.
Calcium carbonate/psyllium disease interactions
There are 9 disease interactions with calcium carbonate / psyllium which include:
- intestinal obstruction
- phosphate calcifications
- cardiac contraction/conduction
- malabsorption
- renal dysfunction
- sarcoidosis
- inflammatory bowel disease
- intestinal obstruction disorders
- renal dysfunction
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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